Equipment Engineer

Amentum; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is seeking an Equipment Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support for major projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The role involves technical reviews, stakeholder engagement, and project management within a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Nuclear Industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Industry design processes and activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review and acceptance of design documentation.
• Assist the Project Manager in design subprocesses.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

W e’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 program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client-critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are supporting Hinkley Point C (a new build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), developing SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technologies, and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station.

Working in both client-facing and internal roles, we deliver major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. Our focus is on delivering safe, high-quality, and timely solutions through innovative thinking and collaboration.

The Hinkley Point C Equipment Programme is responsible for delivering the mechanical, electrical, and process equipment that will form the power station. Contracts vary from £250k to £150m and involve partnerships with NNB’s global supply chain. Design inputs are completed by the EDF Responsible Designer, with detailed design by the equipment supplier.

We are currently recruiting an Equipment Engineer to provide high-quality mechanical engineering support to the HPC Project, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and project standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform technical review and acceptance of design documentation provided by the Responsible Designer and suppliers.
• Assist the Project Manager in completing tasks supporting the design subprocesses.
• Address unresolved technical issues to reach adequate conclusions.
• Challenge design decisions to ensure alignment with project strategy.
• Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Design Authority in communications with Regulators regarding design matters.
• Coordinate support from external organizations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Industry design processes and activities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Understanding of quality standards and practices.
• Knowledge of budget and schedule management.
• Commercial awareness within projects.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities.

Our Culture

Our values are based on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize supporting our people through a caring culture that promotes positive mental health and a sense of belonging. We are committed to embedding inclusion and diversity in all we do, believing that a diverse and inclusive environment fosters greater connection and creativity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident employer. We partner with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent and support accessible recruitment processes. For further assistance or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our team.