Lead IMS Analyst

Amentum; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Lead IMS Analyst to drive the development, review and maintenance of the Sizewell C Integrated Management System within a highly regulated environment.

You will manage procedures, coordinate with stakeholders to improve processes, and support IMS governance with KPI reporting while guiding IMS Analysts and ensuring high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated project environments.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain management system documentation.
• Strong understanding of process modelling standards and design techniques.
• Capability to map processes using Visio.
• Proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent presentation and communication at multiple organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and maintenance of project procedures.
• Manage the procedure pipeline with stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Provide Process Architecture services to IMS Governance and Assurance Manager.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory Licence Conditions and standards.
• Develop and refine SZC project procedures; maintain data and records.
• Create and present KPIs at governance forums.
• Promote IMS implementation across the business and support timely delivery.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Process modelling

Visio

Regulated environment experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or extensive regulated industry experience

Tools

Visio

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. 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 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. 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.

About The Opportunity

The Lead IMS Analyst provides technical expertise to support the Sizewell C Integrated Management System (IMS), leading the development, review, and maintenance of project procedures within a highly regulated environment. The role is responsible for managing the procedure pipeline, collaborating with stakeholders to drive process improvements, and providing process modelling expertise across the project. In addition, the Lead IMS Analyst oversees and supports IMS Analysts, ensuring priorities are effectively managed and the organisation receives a high‑quality IMS service.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success, communication and a positive working environment.
• Collaborate with management and project stakeholders to orchestrate and coordinate process improvement project activities, ensuring seamless execution.
• Provide an effective Process Architecture service to the IMS Governance and Assurance Manager to help ensure the IMS meets the requirements of regulatory Licence Conditions and international standards for management systems.
• Ensures process, safety, compliance and quality standards are met.
• Develop and refine procedures for the SZC project.
• Create and present effective KPIs and related updates at governance forums.
• Promote the implementation of the IMS throughout the business to meet project milestones.
• Support the publication of updated IMS procedures and associated flowcharts.
• Coordinate the workload within the team and ensuring timely delivery and prioritisation of tasks.
• Maintain data/records so that information is readily available and easily accessible for the project

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Experience in managing competing priorities and demands, dealing with ambiguity in a fast‑paced work environment with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible integrated approach with the ability to multi‑task and work on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills (flexible / organised / methodical).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills – able to present at multiple organisational levels
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate experience in highly regulated industry / major project environment.
• Extensive experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of management system documentation.
• Excellent understanding and application of process modelling standards and design techniques.
• Capable and experienced with using Visio to create and map processes.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

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 genuinely 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 in everything we do.

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and 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 wide range of Global Employee Networks.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us 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.