Project Engineer (Electrical)

Amentum; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the PMR team supporting EDF Nuclear Generation and its UK fleet. Based mainly at Sizewell B, you will be part of a large client-led team delivering projects in a highly regulated, safety-critical setting.

You will work with the client’s Project/Programme Manager and Construction Manager, developing your engineering and leadership capabilities with mentorship and training opportunities, with potential progression to larger

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical engineering or related discipline; Chartered status desirable.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification or equivalent.
• Experience applying modern project management techniques in complex, multi-functional organisations.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle including design, procurement, safety case, construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects safely, on time and within budget, coordinating with client and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies with the client Project/Programme Manager.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, schedule and performance objectives.
• Build strong relationships with client teams and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams and manage stakeholder networks.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Project mgmt

Safety mindset

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Estimating tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

At Amentum, the work you do matters. Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges and help shape a safer, smarter and more sustainable future. From science and security to sustainability and innovation, we’re united by a shared commitment to integrity, collaboration and making a meaningful difference.

Joining Amentum means becoming part of a team where your ideas, expertise and ambitions are valued. We’ll support and empower you to do your best work, build your skills and develop your career - giving you opportunities to grow, succeed and make an impact today and into tomorrow.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, alongside a competitive benefits package designed to help us attract, develop and retain talented people.

For our UK employees, this includes free single medical cover and access to a digital GP service, as well as family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, employee assistance and parental support programmes. We also provide reimbursement towards relevant professional development and professional memberships, helping you continue to invest in your career.

We know that doing great work also means having the flexibility to balance work with life outside it. That’s why we’re open to conversations about hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements, including hours, working patterns and locations, wherever these can work for you, your team and our business.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow and a team committed to doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is looking for an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join our Project Management Resource (PMR) team, supporting EDF Nuclear Generation and its UK nuclear fleet.

Based predominantly at Sizewell B Power Station, you’ll join a large, client-led team delivering projects within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. You’ll work closely with the client’s Project/Programme Manager and Construction Manager, playing an important role in the safe and successful delivery of your assigned projects.

This is an opportunity to build on your existing project engineering experience while working alongside experienced professionals who will support and mentor your development. You’ll have access to training and opportunities to strengthen your technical, project engineering and leadership capabilities, with the potential to progress towards larger and increasingly complex projects.

While the role will primarily be site-based at Sizewell B, some flexibility between site, office and home working may be possible depending on project and business requirements. Occasional travel to other UK sites and stations may also be required.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery of assigned projects, working with the client and a cross-functional project team to achieve agreed safety, quality, schedule and performance objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of project execution strategies in collaboration with the client Project/Programme Manager.
• Coordinating cross-functional project teams to deliver work safely and effectively, in accordance with company policies, procedures and agreed project baselines.
• Taking accountability for the delivery of assigned project activities and ensuring established goals and objectives are achieved.
• Building strong working relationships with client teams, project stakeholders and colleagues across the wider organisation.
• Communicating effectively across technical and non-technical teams, maintaining clear and productive stakeholder networks.
• Applying a strong safety mindset and working in accordance with the standards and expectations of a highly regulated nuclear environment.
• Bringing a collaborative, organised and results-focused approach to project delivery.

You’ll report to the Amentum Operations Manager from a business perspective, while being accountable directly to the client for project delivery. This position does not currently have any direct reports.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional with a strong understanding of project delivery in complex, highly regulated environments. You’ll be comfortable working across disciplines, engaging with a range of stakeholders and taking a practical, solutions-focused approach to delivering projects safely and successfully.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Electrical engineering or a related discipline, with Chartered status or progress towards Chartership desirable.
• Electrical experience, Controls and Instrumentation or high voltage
• An SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience applying modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organisations.
• A strong understanding of the project lifecycle, including engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction, installation and commissioning.
• Demonstrable experience supporting projects through the full lifecycle, including design reviews, supplier engagement and management, and working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary project team.
• A good understanding of quality assurance and quality control, together with awareness of the commercial, contractual and financial factors that influence successful project delivery.
• Experience of estimating, cost control, planning and commercial management, including contributing to business cases and sanction or funding submissions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify issues and support effective decision-making.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with relevant estimating, scheduling, programming, risk and Earned Value Management tools.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

Experience working at power stations or Nuclear Licensed Sites would be advantageous, but it isn’t essential.

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.

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