Principal Nuclear Graphite Engineer

Amentum Services, Inc.; Warrington, Knutsford, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Nuclear Graphite Engineer to provide technical leadership on projects aimed at supporting the life extension of nuclear stations. You will develop innovative solutions, liaise with clients, and produce detailed technical reports. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, expert knowledge in nuclear graphite, and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Expert knowledge of nuclear graphite.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership on nuclear graphite projects.
• Develop engineering solutions with clients.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Expert knowledge of nuclear graphite

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in any numerate scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

FEA software packages (e.g., ABAQUS)

Job description

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The successful candidate will help support life extension of the current AGR fleet of nuclear stations and help develop and deliver a strategy for expanding our client base beyond traditional customers. You will be part of the Structural Analysis and Assessment Team, delivering solutions to real problems and meeting UK energy demands and carbon emissions targets.

The team comprises a broad range of engineering and scientific experts spanning mathematics, physics, structural and mechanical engineering, software development, finite-element stress analysis, and structural integrity analysis and assessment. We provide services to a range of customers, mainly in the nuclear industry, to ensure the economic and safe operation of capital‑intensive plant, from both government and private industry. We also participate in national and international projects and work closely with other parts of Amentum to provide integrated client solutions.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical oversight and leadership of several projects relating to nuclear graphite.
• Discussing and developing bespoke engineering solutions with colleagues and customers.
• Interfacing with customers throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Implementing and further developing the business strategy for expanding the team’s client base.
• Producing high‑quality technical reports.
• Checking the work of other team members.
• Assisting in maintaining and developing the technical capability and knowledge of the team.
• Representing the business in technical meetings.
• Liaising with various internal and external stakeholders, including universities, to drive innovation and delivery.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree in any numerate scientific or engineering discipline.
• Expert knowledge of nuclear graphite and the effects of irradiation.
• An interest in business strategy.
• Confident organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable analytical skills, able to interpret results, relate them to the real world and present them clearly to key stakeholders.
• Ability to write well‑structured reports that present clear arguments.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in writing business proposals and plans.
• Experience of using FEA software packages, e.g., ABAQUS.
• Familiarity with prospective new reactor designs

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 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 Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help 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.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.