Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Amentum; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programmes

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Amentum in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary project planning, delivery and financial performance. You will ensure technical quality and safety across project deliverables and guide junior engineers.

You will apply British and international standards, manage budgets and programmes, develop bids, and foster strong client relationships while upholding our safety culture and values.

Qualifications

• MEng degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer status.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets and programmes.
• Experience with British/International standards (Eurocodes).

Responsibilities

• Inter-discipline project planning, delivery and financial performance.
• Provision of technical quality and excellence of project deliverables.
• Providing technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior engineers and technicians.
• Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems.
• Operational and design safety, and developing good safety culture.
• Proven ability to manage projects and preparation of project deliverables, including managing quality, budget, programme and resources.
• Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals, and developing good working relationships with clients.

Skills

Project planning

Financial management

Technical guidance

Quality management

Safety culture

Client relations

Bid preparation

Team leadership

Education

MEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Inter-discipline project planning, delivery and financial performance
• Provision of technical quality and excellence of project deliverables
• Providing technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior engineers and technicians
• Adherence and contribution to business and quality management systems
• Operational and design safety, and developing good safety culture Good all-round technical design expertise using British and international standards, and/or Eurocodes
• Proven ability to manage projects and preparation of project deliverables, including managing quality, budget, programme and resources
• Proven ability in preparation of bids and proposals, and developing good working relationships with clients
• Good, accredited MEng degree in Civil Engineering or similar Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer 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., 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. 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.