Project Engineer - Hartlepool in Middlesbrough

Energy Jobline ZR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Tees Valley seeks an experienced Project Engineer to join their Nuclear Power Engineering team. Responsibilities include managing engineering documentation, supporting contractor selection, and conducting technical reviews. Candidates should ideally be Chartered Engineers or possess HNC qualifications, along with strong communication skills. The role is predominantly office-based but offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Employee assistance programmes

Matching donations for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience of complying with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Knowledge in delivering construction projects under CDM.
• Background in highly regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain engineering documentation.
• Manage technical queries and support contractor selection.
• Conduct technical reviews of contractor documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or HNC

Project management qualification (preferred)

Job description

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.

About the Opportunity

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK – we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. We are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK.

This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced project engineering management professionals within the team and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your project engineering management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects. Since 1983 Hartlepool has generated over 258 TWh of zero‑carbon electricity which is enough to power every home in the Tees Valley for 204 years, avoiding 90m tonnes of CO₂ emissions, or like taking 43m cars off UK roads for a year. You will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including quality plans and technical specifications
• Managing technical queries in accordance with relevant processes and procedures
• Supporting the process of contractor selection and contract placement
• Conducting technical reviews of contractor documents and drawings
• Carrying out technical appraisals of project options
• Performing feasibility studies, site surveys and liaising with designers and station engineering staff as required
• Preparing Engineering Changes and managing the preparation of supporting and affected documents
• Commissioning documents and acting as test team leader where appropriate
• Supporting the Project Manager and Construction Manager in managing the project and ensuring the work is carried out in a safe, timely and effective manner to its conclusion

Qualifications

• Typically Chartered Engineer or HNC
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
• Candidates that hold a formal project management qualification and are versed in modern project management techniques (not essential)
• Experience of identifying, implementing, and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge and experience of delivering construction projects under CDM
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A background of working at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is not essential; everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, and . We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by 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 if we are inclusive, we are more connected, and if we are diverse, we are more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of personal circumstances, expression, marital status, mental health, faith or belief, socioeconomic background, or whether they are on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on and . We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments regarding the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity, expression, mental health, faith or belief, socioeconomic background, and whether you are on family leave. We comply with federal, state, and local laws and provide reasonable accommodation for the essential functions of the job. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and supplemental Labor Laws Posters.

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