Assistant Chief Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer to provide independent safety assessments for naval reactor operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering, design knowledge of the Naval Reactor Plant, and excellent technical writing skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive and diverse team environment.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Detailed design knowledge or operational experience of Naval Reactor Plant.
• Familiarity with safety case structures and related documentation.
• Ability to discuss topics with subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice and Independent Safety Assessment for Naval Reactor Plant.
• Conduct work according to safety and regulatory standards.
• Represent INA at meetings with MoD and their contractors.
• Deliver outputs according to agreed programmes and budgets.

Skills

Detailed design knowledge of Naval Reactor Plant

Effective communication skills

Clear and concise technical writing skills

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

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We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively programme which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About The Opportunity

AT&R aims to provide world‑leading consultancy services across highly regulated industries. Organised to be independent and free from conflict of interest, Assurance, Technology and Regulation (AT&R) provides a range of trusted, evidence‑based, support services to ensure that systems, technologies, and processes are safe, effective, compliant, and future‑ready, across 3 main areas:

• Independent Assurance – We provide risk based, proportionate, independent oversight and assurance of whether a project, process, system or product meets defined standards, requirements, or expectations.
• Research & Technology – We identify, define and execute programmes of Research and Technology to support the continued safe operation of some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, including the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.
• Independent Regulatory Support – A ring‑fenced and independent organisation that supports regulators with assessments, audits, and guidance development.

With aspiration to grow, transform and evolve into new industries, locations and technologies.

About The Role

Our collaborative and forward thinking Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA) team provides independent safety assessment and advice in support of both in‑service and future designs of Naval Reactor Plant (NRP). The team has detailed knowledge and extensive experience of naval nuclear safety cases and works collaboratively with MoD and their Technical Authorities to ensure that Defence Nuclear Enterprise requirements are met.

We are seeking experienced personnel to work within this complex, constructive input and important programme. Specifically, we are looking to appoint a Assistant Chief Engineers to support and deputies for our existing Chief Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Using your knowledge and experience to provide trusted advice, Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) and Independent Technical Assessment (ITA) in support of NRP.
• Conducting work according to the best applicable safety, technical and regulatory standards, consistent with relevant good practice.
• Representing INA at meetings with MoD and their contractors.
• Co‑ordinating output across a range of relevant specialist disciplines, providing MoD with impartial, trusted, balanced and proportionate assessments and advice.
• Conducting all work in accordance with the INA Quality Assurance Programme.
• Delivering to meet agreed programmes and budgets.
• Working in accordance with business requirements for health, safety, environment, and security, as well as seeking continuous improvements in all aspects of work.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree (Level 6, minimum requirement) in science or engineering.
• Detailed design knowledge or operational experience of the Naval Reactor Plant through attainment of Naval Nuclear qualifications (eg NSSC, NPWSC or equivalent).
• Knowledge of safety case structures and staged safety case campaigns (PSRs, PCSRs etc).
• Familiarity with related documentation (NRPA NSMAs, DSA02‑DNSR, ONR SAPs etc).
• Clear and concise technical writing skills.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss topics with subject matter experts from a range of other technical disciplines and provide professional, independent constructive input or advice.
• This role will require security clearance; therefore, applicants should hold or be able to obtain security clearance in the UK.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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