Project engineer - united kingdom, didcot, oxfordshire

project engineer salary: gbp31,931 to gbp44,166 (dependent on skills and experience). a specialist allowance of up to gbp3000 per annum is also available for this role.

hours: full time.

contract type: open ended.

location: science and technology facilities council, rutherford appleton laboratory harwell, oxfordshire

at the isis neutron and muon source facility, we are recruiting a project engineer to lead the design, engineering and delivery of neutron instrument projects for the isis facility at the rutherford appleton laboratory.

within this role, your responsibilities will include:

lead the engineering through the complete project lifecycle (from concept to commissioning). curate and manage requirements and engineering specifications for, top system level definition, and sub-system work packages. ensure the successful delivery of engineering equipment from internal design teams and external suppliers to meet the project goals, and the scientific & business need. project management. about you

we are looking for someone with a confident understanding of the engineering design & delivery process, and a high competence in project management and technical leadership. the role requires a person with great interpersonal skills, particularly in communication, negotiating, networking and team building.

you will be skilled at solving sophisticated engineering challenges with a methodical structured approach, and be able to draw upon a good knowledge of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing fundamentals.

we are looking for someone who will be passionate about delivering high quality solutions to meet the project objective.

get to know us

the isis neutron and muon source is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. through the use of a proton accelerator and a high-power target facility, we produce beams of neutrons and muons that allow scientists to study materials at the atomic level using a suite of instruments, often described as 'super-microscopes'. it supports a national and international community of more than 2000 scientists who use neutrons and muons for research in physics, chemistry, materials science, geology, engineering, and biology.

working at the forefront of scientific endeavour is not possible without a dedicated team of engineers able to turn abstract scientific ideas into reality. at the isis facility, each problem requires a unique solution, taking advantage of the latest technologies to deliver the seemingly impossible. our engineers have the freedom to choose their own solution and the responsibility to take it to completion.

what we offer

we are offering permanent positions with a whole host of benefits including:

30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days) flexible working hours. an excellent defined average salary pension scheme employee shopping/travel discounts excellent learning and development opportunities visa sponsorship for candidates applying outside of the uk plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

ukri is an equal opportunity & disability confident employer.

how to apply:

for full details of this post view: insert link. early applications are encouraged as interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis.

closing date: 12 th june 2022

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