Special Projects Manager / Project Engineer

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Job Title: Special Projects ManagerLocation: Milton Park, Abingdon Salary Range: CompetitiveJob Type: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)The Company aims to accelerate the development of fusion energy by combining two emerging technologies - spherical tokamaks and high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets. Originally established in 2009 to design and develop small spherical tokamaks and compact fusion reactors for a range of applications, since then, they have unlocked a new route to scalable fusion power that is cost-effective and do not require huge infrastructure and capital expenditure. The technology will revolutionise the world's energy production - it will be possible to produce more energy, more cheaply and with fewer harmful side effects (e.g. with no long-term nuclear waste or carbon emissions).The company's innovation has been featured on Channel 4 news, BBC News Click, Reuters internet news channel and they received a Technology Pioneer Award at the World Economic Forum. This is the chance to join a fast-growing high technology company with an agile, dynamic team.The Role:The Company's pursuit of the goal of fusion energy has already led to the development of HTS magnet technology with a range of other applications. In future that company may develop additional technology with wider applications outside fusion energy. This is a new role for a leader who will build a team to commercially exploit HTS magnets and other technology for non-fusion applications.Key Responsibilities:Build a business unit to commercially exploit HTS magnets and other technology for non-fusion applicationsAssessment of the market opportunitiesDeep understanding of the technology and intellectual property that the company has developed, and will continue to developAssessment of, and engagement with, prospective partners for technology development and commercialisationManagement and delivery of technology and market development projectsPlanning and executing the most cost- and time-effective route to marketDemonstration and communication of the value created by the business unit, even before licence income starts to flowIdentification of intellectual property and briefing of patent agentsThe Candidate:Technical ability (knowledge and experience). This must include experience of super-conducting magnet engineeringProfessional expertise and/or qualifications as an engineerDecision-making, problem-solving, planning and organisingAbility to communicate and relate to others (oral / written)Leading and developing others - line managementAnalysis and researchBenefits:25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)Company Pension schemeEligible for company share option scheme after one years' serviceCompany bonus scheme, discretionary, dependent on performancePrivate medical insurance after 3 months' servicePlease click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for the role.Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Engineer, Engineering Project Management, Project Management, Super Conducting Magnet Engineering, Engineering Graduate, Operations Engineer, Production Projects Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Coordinator may also be considered for this role.