Who are we looking for?

UKAEA has set an ambitious challenge of putting Fusion energy onto the national grid by the 2040s.  For this to succeed, traditional engineering techniques need to be supplemented and transformed through the use of advanced digital tools and software.  This role is a once in a generation opportunity to lead the transformation of how fusion energy plants are designed and built, through new software solutions and ways of working.

What will you be responsible for?

The Head of Software Solutions leads a large central software engineering unit encompassing a wide diversity of roles, activities, platforms, and technologies. The groups within the unit are responsible for dissemination of high-quality software engineering processes across the Authority, as well as the implementation and maintenance of tools and applications across both corporate and research functions.

• Providing strategic leadership for the software engineering profession.
• Working with the stakeholders at all levels to anticipate needs, provide strategic advice and deliver the most effective software solutions.
• Leading and managing our client’s central Integrated Software Solutions unit, offering development plans, and motivating other team members.
• Transforming our client’s activities through modern software, data, and simulation solutions.
• Developing opportunities outside the organisation for collaboration, partnership and/or bringing in income.