Material Engineer

Amentum; Risley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a materials scientist or metallurgist to join our team in Warrington, UK, focusing on solving real-world engineering problems for the nuclear sector and beyond. The role involves working on diversified experimental and analytical projects within our Materials and Equipment Qualification team.

You will develop and implement experimental programmes, interpret data, report findings, and engage with clients while maintaining safety, schedule, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a physical science or engineering discipline eg metallurgy or materials science.
• Chartership with a relevant professional body is desirable or willingness to apply.
• Experience delivering experimental work in a laboratory environment.
• Clear communication of complex technical ideas and strong interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a task engineer on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to design and execution of experimental programmes and novel techniques.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data and present key results to clients.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and maintain client relationships.
• Support business development activities and bid/proposal development.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Education

MSc/MEng/PhD in metallurgy or materials science

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Characterisation equipment

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 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 flexibilityisa 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:

Our Scientific Testing and Experimentation business is looking for a materials scientist or metallurgist who can apply their skills and experience to solving a wide range of real-world engineering problems in order to support our clients in the nuclear industry and beyond.

Our materials team work on a range of experimental and desk-based consultancy projects, helping our clients identify materials for use in their nuclear fleet as well as identifying, investigating and proposing solutions to materials issues and failures using our extensive rig and laboratory facilities based in Warrington, Cheshire.

In this role you'll be part of a team delivering solutions for clients through experimental and analytical project activities, ensuring that at all times work is delivered safely and to cost, time, quality and client expectations. The role offers an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their career.

This opportunity is for an early to mid-career engineer who will bereporting to a team leader, responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a task engineer on a range of complex and multidisciplinary projects.

• Contributing to the design and implementation of experimental programmes to achieve the client's objectives, including the development of novel experimental and analytical techniques.

• Analysis and interpretation of experimental data, with the aim to present key results and their interpretation in the context of the client's needs.

• Production of high-quality technical reports
• Engaging with clients, building effective relationships and developing a good understanding of their needs.

• Undertaking business development activities, including contributing to the development of bids and proposals.

• Taking a key role as part of a skilled and experienced team to effectively and efficiently deliver projects in line with cost, schedule and quality expectations.

Here's What You'll Need:

• Individual will be part of the Materials and Equipment Qualification team which works on a variety of projects including metallurgical investigations, polymer science and equipment qualification. The individual will need to be flexible and adaptable, able to work on a few varied projects at the same time, prioritising as appropriate and willing to learn new topics.

• You will hold a degree or higher-level qualification (MSc/Meng/PhD) in a relevant physical science or engineering discipline eg metallurgy, materials science and will hold (or be ready to apply for) chartership with a relevant professional body.

• Relevant professional experience demonstrating depth and breadth in technical/engineering skills for a variety of challenges, including delivery of experimental work in a laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of metallurgy and associated characterisation techniques

• The ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge in any of these areas would be regarded as an advantage: corrosion, tribology, equipment qualification

• Enthusiasm, drive and a willingness to get involved.
• This role will require security clearance; therefore, applicants should hold or be able to obtain security clearance in the UK.

The individual will be required to be in the office/laboratories 5 days a week. This can be reduced to 3 days dependent on project needs.

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.

We partner with VERCIDA, 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.