Expression of Interest - STEP Fusion

About NUVIA UK

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety-critical. challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production)

NUVIA UK is part of the ILIOS consortium and Construction Partner for the UK’s STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) fusion programme, the UK’s world‑leading programme to design and build a prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire.

The consortium supports the design and construction of buildings, infrastructure and facilities across the STEP site, alongside constructability, programme planning, site management, supply‑chain engagement and project controls, helping to ensure delivery is safe, buildable and fully integrated with the wider programme.

The appointment of ILIOS marks a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy and supports STEP’s mission to demonstrate fusion energy and develop a world‑leading fusion supply chain, creating long‑term economic and skills opportunities for the UK.

As NUVIA UK prepares to play a key role in supporting STEP, we are seeking expressions of interest from talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious and ground-breaking infrastructure and energy programmes of our time. We are looking to connect with enthusiastic and motivated professionals for opportunities across the STEP programme based in the West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas.

Potential opportunities include (but are not limited to):

• Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

• Project Engineer

• Business Support & Functional Roles

• Project Controls, Planning & Commercial

• Planning Engineer

• IMS Lead Scheduler

• Quantity Surveyor

• Cost Estimator

• Engineering - Civil & Structural, Geotechnical etc.

• Operations & Site DeliveryWe welcome interest from individuals with:

• Exposure to the fusion industry or other innovative and developing energy sectors would be advantageous.

• Background in major projects, infrastructure programmes, engineering organisations, or operational settings.

• Demonstrated transferable skills applicable to complex programme delivery, such as project management, engineering, communications, commercial management, or business support.

• Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse disciplines to achieve delivery objectives.