Principal Physicist

Jacobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Physicist to lead projects in the nuclear sector. The role involves overseeing teams, ensuring technical delivery, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have strong consultancy skills and relevant advanced degrees. The company values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Lead medium to large projects in the nuclear industry.
• Significant experience within the nuclear sector or academia.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical delivery and client interactions.
• Oversee teams and provide solutions to client problems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Nuclear Master's

PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Amentum will 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

As a Principal Physicist, you will be expected to lead medium to large projects or tasks independently, possibly overseeing teams working on those projects. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of the tasks and for technical interactions with clients, including setting scope and providing solutions to our clients' problems. Key skills required:

1. Detailed knowledge and experience within a physics discipline required in the nuclear industry such as transient analysis, reactor physics, shielding, thermal hydraulics, etc.
2. Significant experience within the nuclear sector or academia leading challenging technical projects.
3. Ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgments on complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
4. Good consultancy skills, including communication, teamwork, adaptability to client requirements, and time management. Likely experience interacting with senior clients, regulators, or other stakeholders.
5. Good commercial awareness and the ability to effectively solve client issues in a commercially competitive environment.
6. Familiarity with nuclear safety assessments and safety case construction.

Qualifications

• Nuclear master's and PhDs are preferred, or a Degree or Post Graduate qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgments on complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Good consultancy skills, including communication, teamwork, adaptability to client requirements, and time management.

Our Culture

Our values are based on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, 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 inclusivity fosters connection, and diversity promotes creativity. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, 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 attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit 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 seeking flexible working and those who may not meet all the listed requirements.

Primary Location

United Kingdom - Gloucester, Brighouse Court

Travel

Yes, approximately 10% of the time

Job Posting

May 11, 2025, 7:56:13 AM

Job

Scientific Research & Testing

Organization

CMS

Job Type

Experienced

Work Locations

UK Gloucester, Brighouse Court, 19B Brighthouse Court, Barnett Way, Gloucester GL4 3RT

Capabilities: Nuclear Existing Power Plants