Principal CS&A Engineer

Amentum; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Memberships

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Principal CS&A Engineer in Westlakes Ind. Estate, Moor Row, Cumbria. You will lead complex civil/structural and architectural engineering efforts, manage high-value projects, and serve as the technical authority for safety and risk decisions.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with clients, and contribute to strategy, proposals and delivery while upholding our safety and integrity standards. Hybrid/flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-graduate experience.
• Proven leadership of complex, high-value projects.
• Track record of client management and technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of risk, robustness and structural safety.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline (or equivalent).
• Ability to present information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering skills and related project functions for the design, modification, maintenance, and/or construction of buildings, facilities, systems, and associated assets.
• Lead the delivery of the feasibility study to develop options for Roof Refurbishment aligned with the draft Outline Requirements Specification.
• Perform the Role of Lead Engineer on large or complex engineering projects and to manage project activities from a technical perspective.
• Lead a team of Engineers within the specific discipline and coordinate works with cross discipline personnel in the delivery of complex work packages.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to engineering team and promote a Professional approach to development and delivery of work packages.
• Act as technical authority on complex and high-risk projects
• Provide technical governance, reviews and approvals
• Manage major client relationships and act as trusted advisor
• Contribute to business strategy, work-winning and proposals
• Ensure consistent application of company standards and best practice

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Technical leadership

Risk & safety

Innovation

Education

Civil/Structural or Architectural degree (or equivalent)

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment 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 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. 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.

For our team in Westlakes Ind. Estate (Moor Row), Cumbria we are seeking a Principal CS&A Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering skills and related project functions for the design, modification, maintenance, and/or construction of buildings, facilities, systems, and associated assets.
• Lead the delivery of the feasibility study to develop options for Roof Refurbishment aligned with the draft Outline Requirements Specification already provided.
• Perform the Role of Lead Engineer on large or complex engineering projects and to manage project activities from a technical perspective.
• Lead a team of Engineers within the specific discipline and also co-ordinate works with associated cross discipline personnel in the delivery of complex and significantly sized work packages.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to engineering team and promote a Professional approach to development and delivery of work packages.
• Act as technical authority on complex and high-risk projects
• Provide technical governance, reviews and approvals
• Manage major client relationships and act as trusted advisor
• Contribute to business strategy, work-winning and proposals
• Ensure consistent application of company standards and best practice

Requirements

• Ability to present information in a variety of forms specifically aimed at a target audience.
• Extensive post-graduate experience
• Proven leadership of complex, high-value projects
• Track record of client management and technical leadership
• Strong understanding of risk, robustness and structural safety
• Ability to innovate and challenge conventional solutions
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline (or equivalent)

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.