Mechanical Engineer

Amentum; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to fusion energy projects. This role involves delivering high-quality technical documentation and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and good communication skills. A supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth are offered. Hybrid and flexible work options are available.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Proactive and driven with ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of fusion projects.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Project leadership

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

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

We are currently recruiting Mechanical Engineers at varying levels to join our Fusion team, which has recently won several important projects and has a host of exciting new opportunities in research, engineering, operations and decommissioning.

As one of the newest departments in Amentum, we are regularly involved in delivering on exciting bids and projects with several different fusion clients and as such the ideal candidate needs to be someone with an engineering background, who has a demonstrable track record of contributing to or leading projects effectively.

This role will be based in our Birchwood, Harwell or Culham office and there may be a need for periodic visits to client sites, as projects require

Amentum business supports customers in the energy generation, new build, decommissioning and defence sectors. We are involved in some of the most innovative and impressive projects across the globe, such as ITER - the world’s largest fusion experiment.

Like the UK Government, we are committed to tackling the climate emergency for the short term and long term. We believe that the holy grail of practical power is fusion power, it comes without pollution or global warming but with the capacity to produce huge amounts of energy whatever the weather. We want to play a part in helping get fusion power on the grid.

Our reputation for safely delivering quality projects on time and on budget is well recognized in all the industries we serve. We have proven expertise in managing large, complex projects, both internationally and in the UK, developing strong relationships with our clients and implementing cutting-edge processes and technologies.

What that means to you is the opportunity to experience a real variety of projects, working with people from different backgrounds. You'll work closely with our clients and be committed to achieving outstanding results in a stimulating and quality-driven environment

The Fusion Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of fusion projects for multiple customers in the UK and internationally, moreover they will:

Dependent on experience contribute within or oversee project teams in the delivery of mechanical based work in the definition, implementation and execution of engineering work packages to support innovative solutions for clients

Delivery of high-quality technical documentation, for example engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets and reports

Clear underpinning of decision process with respect to preferred solutions

Work collaboratively with team members

Consideration of conventional and nuclear safety in all work

Presentation of engineering solutions to clients and at design reviews

Liaise with the in-house manufacturing team and suppliers and be able to act as the intelligent customer, clearly defining requirements and assuring delivery to the technical specification

Conduct, assess, and review trials work to determine an optimum solution for the client

Ensure that the mechanical functional, performance and safety requirements of the engineering solutions are met including being actively involved in verification and validation activities

Here’s What You’ll Need

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or other relevant engineering discipline) or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding with relevant industry experience

Attained or working towards Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate professional institution

Health and Safety Focus, awareness or experience of Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015 is desirable

Proactive and driven approach to work, taking ownership of the tasks required to be completed under their remit

Good communication skills and ability to work with other team members

Competent technical report writing skills: clearly and concisely reporting findings

Comfortable working under time and cost constraints

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 and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, 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 centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit 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.

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