Decommissioning - Package Manager - Electrical Engineering
Culham, Oxfordshire - 4 days on site 1 days remote
12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP - 9th March 2026
£56-61/hour Inside IR35

UKAEA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Package Manager to lead the planning and delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient electrical decommissioning activities within the JDR Programme. This is a high-responsibility role, managing HV and LV systems through pre-construction and construction phases, with oversight of decommissioning plans, risk mitigation, and technical documentation.
You will bring expert knowledge in electrical systems, regulatory compliance, and decommissioning best practices, working closely with programme teams, contractors, and the Plant Safety Team to ensure successful execution of complex electrical decommissioning projects.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Decommissioning Management

Lead electrical decommissioning planning, including schedules coordinated with waste, logistics, and site interfaces
Conduct site surveys to identify assets for isolation, removal, or disposal
Perform risk assessments and implement electrical hazard mitigation measures
Supervise disconnection, removal, and safe disposal of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, panels, wiring, generators)
Maintain electrical drawings, isolation registers, method statements, risk assessments, and technical reportsStakeholder Engagement & Interface Management

Engage with programme stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to define requirements and manage interfaces
Present technical artifacts at gate reviews and communicate engineering strategy
Coordinate with principal designers and contractor teams for smooth executionTechnical Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

Provide expert advice to resolve delivery challenges using creative solutions and lessons learned
Mentor and train engineers, sharing knowledge and building capability across the programme
Reach back to the parent organisation for best practices and technical guidanceCompliance & Best Practice

Ensure electrical decommissioning meets regulatory, legal, and UKAEA standards
Verify compliance with end-state requirements and traceability matrices
Apply UK design codes and standards, including BS 7671, and LOTO procedures
Deliverables

Discovery & Initiation Phase: Develop decommissioning schemes, hazard assessments, plant inventory, and risk mitigation strategies
Pre-Construction Phase: Produce detailed decommissioning plans, engineering designs, method statements, and feasibility studies
Construction Phase: Supervise execution, verify compliance, manage interfaces, and ensure safe removal and disposal of electrical systems
Ongoing: Stakeholder engagement, advisory support, knowledge transfer, and lessons learned

Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical or relevant discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or significant experience in electrical decommissioning roles
Familiarity with CDM regulationsCore Knowledge

UK design standards and compliance, including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Electrical systems: distribution networks, emergency power, control systems
LOTO procedures and electrical hazard mitigation
Electrical design codes, BS 7671Experience

Proven delivery of electrical solutions in decommissioning, demolition, or complex facilities
Experience managing complex technical projects and supervising teams
Familiarity with decommissioning information management systemsSoft Skills

Strong communication, coordination, and technical writing skills
Ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams effectively
Analytical and problem-solving capability
Mentoring and knowledge transfer experienceDesirable

Experience on nuclear sites
Proficiency in electrical design software (preferably SolidWorks)
Experience in technical leadership alongside project managers
Why Apply?

Lead complex electrical decommissioning projects in a technically advanced, high-profile programme
Influence strategy and execution of HV and LV system decommissioning
Build capability and mentor teams while working in a collaborative, regulated environment
Hybrid working with significant on-site presence
Apply Now
If you are an experienced electrical engineer with decommissioning expertise and want to take a leading role in high-impact projects at UKAEA, we want to hear from you