Field Engineer (Mechanical) — Nuclear Quality Surveillance

Amentum; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Field Engineer (Mechanical) to support the HPC project in the UK. You will ensure quality, safety and compliance across installation activities in a high‑profile nuclear environment.

You should have a mechanical engineering qualification and hands-on experience with pipework, pumps, tanks and rotating equipment, with a strong focus on quality and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent) and significant experience.
• Experience and knowledge of pipework installation, pumps, tanks and rotating equipment.
• Broad knowledge of materials, trades methods and legal requirements.
• ISO9001 knowledge or QA requirements.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Proven diary-writing experience with contract relevance.
• Good attention to detail when checking work, equipment and materials.
• Ability to establish working relationships with contractors.
• Persuasive and diplomatic while remaining independent.

Responsibilities

• Check works are constructed in accordance with Work Information and notify deviations.
• Submit details of non-conformance to assist in NCRs.
• Communicate with stakeholders and ensure surveillance is reported.
• Contribute surveillance information to KPI indicators.
• Identify potential quality issues and mitigate.
• Support team instructions to take temporary measures to maintain safety and quality.
• Ensure design decisions are approved via formal Quality Process.
• Enhance team with awareness of current and future site activities.
• Develop tasks to comply with health, safety and environment requirements.
• Understand contractual Technical Requirements, drawings, QA Plans and Inspection Records.
• Monitor QA adherence and review Contractor performance against QC Plan.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Persuasive

Diplomatic

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Field Engineer (Mechanical) to support the HPC project in the UK. You will ensure quality, safety and compliance across installation activities in a high‑profile nuclear environment.

You should have a mechanical engineering qualification and hands-on experience with pipework, pumps, tanks and rotating equipment, with a strong focus on quality and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.