Nuclear Emergency Readiness Advisor — Flexible Working

Amentum; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join the team working on the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. The role focuses on developing and implementing emergency preparedness arrangements for commissioning and pre-operational activities, ensuring readiness and regulatory compliance across complex facilities.

You will contribute to strategy delivery, risk management, and coordination with regulators, training teams, and construction operations to support a safe, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing emergency arrangements for new facilities.
• Degree or HNC in engineering or science.
• Knowledge of COMAH, Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR, and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Experience in high-hazard industries (nuclear, oil & gas, chemical).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the emergency preparedness strategy and project plan to fuel delivery.
• Monitor delivery of emergency facilities and equipment, identifying risks and proposing mitigations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of arrangements for Licence Condition 11 transfer from construction to operations.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing for emergency facilities and equipment.
• Support interfaces with regulators.
• Provide input to training teams to ensure readiness of the operational emergency organisation.
• Support development and execution of emergency exercise programmes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with construction and Safety Directorate emergency preparedness teams.
• Develop emergency preparedness documentation and procedures.
• Advise on facility and equipment design from an operational perspective

Skills

Emergency planning

Risk assessment

Regulatory liaison

Education

Degree or HNC in engineering or science

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join the team working on the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. The role focuses on developing and implementing emergency preparedness arrangements for commissioning and pre-operational activities, ensuring readiness and regulatory compliance across complex facilities.

You will contribute to strategy delivery, risk management, and coordination with regulators, training teams, and construction operations to support a safe, compliant, and