Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Piping & Project Lead

Amentum

Warrington

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a small team (3–4 people) delivering detailed design, manufacturing support and implementation of major PMP packages within the SIXEP facility at Sellafield. The role focuses on process piping, shielding, supports and valves, with emphasis on functionality, manufacturability and maintainability in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

You will manage schedules, update project management on progress, and contribute to DJR/engineering

Qualifications

Experience in a highly regulated industry.
Experience with nuclear containment and shielding principles/design.
Experience using schedules to track activities and provide regular updates to project management.
Experience in Nuclear Design Justification Report (DJR) / Engineering substantiation production/checking.
Checking engineering drawings up to manufacturing maturity.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team in the detailed design and delivery of mechanical engineering packages.
Support manufacturing and implementation of PMP packages within the SIXEP facility at Sellafield.
Ensure designs meet functionality, manufacturability and maintainability in a nuclear context.
Assist with technical authoring and presentation of PMP packages.
Manage schedules and resources to deliver on time.