Engineering Manager

Amentum; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead multi-discipline design teams across the full lifecycle of nuclear and defence projects in the UK. The role reports to the Engineering Director and involves collaboration with Project and Programme Managers to deliver safe, compliant outcomes within budget and schedule.

The position offers hybrid work with 1-2 days in the office and occasional site visits to Reading.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline and CEng member of a recognised professional institute.
• Demonstrable experience of involvement in similar design focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams of design engineers and technicians across the full project lifecycle from definition to handover.
• Collaborate with Project and Programme Managers and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver design in line with NEC commercial arrangements and governance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Systems engineering

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

CEng member

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

About the Role:

Our Defence and Security teams provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for Engineering Managers with transferable skills who are passionate about developing themselves and in meeting new challenges. We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office. Occasional, expensed site visits to the client site in Reading will be necessary.

Our Engineering Managers lead multi-discipline teams of design engineers and technicians, working across the full life cycle of project delivery from initial project definition and FEED studies through to detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to operations. These projects hold nuclear site licences, environmental permits and other regulatory permissions, that require regulated access.

Successful candidates will be able to communicate at all levels, have a passion for quality and the commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in line with agreed cost and schedule targets. Reporting to our Engineering Director, they will lead a team of engineering personnel and work in collaboration with our Project and Programme Managers, creating confidence in outcomes, engaging with stakeholders and implementing appropriate technical decisions and solutions. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Experience and familiarity with designing for delivery/implementation and associated project construction and execution.
• Familiarity with and application of current standards within their own skill set with an overarching appreciation of multi-design interactions and interfaces.
• Understanding of design and development processes and their governance.
• Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to safety in engineering.
• Experience of a structured approach to requirements capture, using systems engineering principles and appropriate software tools
• Candidates should demonstrate in depth experience and capability across multi-discipline engineering design.
• Experience of engineering delivery in-line with NEC commercial arrangements.

Benefits:

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.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

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 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. 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. Career development is also offered.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline and CEng member of a recognised professional institute.
• Demonstrable experience of involvement in similar design focused projects.

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 are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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