Project Engineering Manager

Amentum Services, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Birchwood, UK, to guide significant projects within the PPP portfolio. The position offers opportunities for career development and involves leading diverse teams and managing project execution. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Chartered Engineer status. Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry is essential. This role is crucial for delivering innovative engineering solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering project execution on EPC projects.
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry, Regulatory Framework, and Safety requirements.
• Proactive with a strong drive for delivery.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of major projects within the PPP portfolio.
• Lead a team of multidiscipline designers and engineers.
• Manage cost and schedule performance of large design teams.

Skills

Major engineering delivery

Team building

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

At Amentum, we’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security and sustainability. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the Programme and Project Partners (PPP). This is a 20‑year arrangement to deliver £7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high‑value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site‑wide improvements and the provision of supporting services.

Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in engineering, safety and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK – if not the world. We are looking for people who are passionate about developing themselves and meeting new challenges. The Project Engineering Manager role is based in our client’s office in Birchwood.

This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to guide and grow their team with career development opportunities. You will be accountable for the delivery of a major project (or projects) within the PPP portfolio. The projects are in all phases of the project lifecycle from studies through to construction. You will lead a team of multidiscipline designers, engineers and engineering managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience of major engineering delivery on EPC projects
• Producing and implementing engineering project execution plans
• Ability to build a diverse team that attracts technical and delivery excellence and support to recruitment, retention, competency arrangements and training
• Managing cost and schedule performance of large design teams

Key Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry, Regulatory Framework and Safety requirements
• Proactive with a drive for delivery and an ability to bring stakeholders together around a common vision and deliver it

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive, supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile and more successful. We partner with VERCIDA; for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.