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On behalf of UKRI STFC, we are looking for a Project Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based up to 5 days a week on site at the Didcot location

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.

The ISIS Design Division has an immediate requirement for an experienced Project Engineer with project management and leadership experience to deliver bespoke research equipment. Design, analysis and development of particle accelerator, target and instrument systems is a key element in supporting the user community carrying out scientific studies at the ISIS facility.

As a Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Leading the engineering of complex and bespoke, predominately mechanical, equipment through the complete lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.
• Delivery of complex predominantly Mechanical engineering projects.
• Project management of bespoke large-scale Mechanical engineering projects (responsible for time / cost / quality).
• Delivery of the application of Industrial Standards and Regulations, including production of risk assessments and application of risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels across the business

Essential Skills

• Experience in leading the engineering of complex and bespoke, predominately mechanical, equipment through the complete lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels across the business
• Exposure to project management of bespoke large-scale Mechanical engineering projects (responsible for time / cost / quality).
• A good understanding of the application of Industrial Standards and Regulations, including production of risk assessments and application of risk mitigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively and constructively in multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong self starter with a pro active approach to all duties

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical engineering or a Mechanical engineering apprenticeship + HNC or a project management qualification and experience in delivering complex predominantly Mechanical engineering projects.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, UKRI guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

UKRI guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".