System Handover Engineer

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bristol seeks an experienced System Handover Engineer to manage the handover process for large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of engineering principles, and experience in coordinating complex handover activities. This role includes oversight of the System Handover process, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Professional development reimbursements

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership in complex projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Proficient in scheduling, programming, and risk planning tools.
• Well-developed IT and organisational skills.
• Experience in in-field walk-down execution.
• Knowledge of completions and handover strategies.
• Experience with multi-level stakeholders in regulations.
• Knowledge of NEC and DMIC/FIDIC commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the System Handover process for all systems.
• Monitor Quality Record reporting from Contract Partners.
• Participate in the review group for end-of-Erection Status Reports.
• Coordinate system walk-downs with the Installation Handover Manager.
• Liaise with Configuration Management for correct configuration.
• Track Handover schedules for weekly meetings.
• Maintain system Handover procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership application in complex projects

CDM Regulations knowledge

Numeracy and analytical skills

Scheduling and planning tools

Organisational skills

In-field walk-down execution

Handover strategies knowledge

Experience with multi-level stakeholders

NEC and DMIC/FIDIC commercial contract experience

Education

Professional Qualification in Project Management

Degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Are you an experienced System Handover Engineer with large scale engineering project experience? Have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement? With strong organisational skills to plan, coordinate and deliver Handover activities in a challenging fast‑paced environment? The System Handover Engineer is a key role in ensuring delivery of all construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. The Engineer will ensure Handover and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the System Handover process for all systems at the HPC Nuclear Power Station.
• Monitor and drive Quality Record reporting / evidence from Contract Partners.
• Participate in the review group for end‑of‑Erection Status Reports (EESR).
• Coordinate system walk‑downs with the Installation Handover Manager to ensure completeness.
• Coordinate the open‑point category agreement and dispute resolution process.
• Liaise with the Configuration Management Team to ensure correct configuration ahead of handover.
• Track Handover schedules and ensure latest dates are fed into the weekly OCC meeting.
• Input and maintain system Handover procedures, guidelines and work instructions. Be a "people person" comfortable with working in a fast‑paced, complex heavy engineering environment under pressure; an ability to form strong relationships in a time‑bound project environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of leadership and its application in complex projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proficient numeracy, analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Proficient application of scheduling, programming, risk and planning tools.
• Well‑developed IT and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated project experience in in‑field walk‑down execution with multi‑discipline Installation teams and a grounded understanding of various discipline work scopes.
• Working knowledge and significant experience of completions and handover strategies and processes.
• Successful experience working with multi‑level stakeholder contractors in a regulated environment.
• Experience working with NEC and DMIC/FIDIC‑type commercial contracts.

Desirable

• Hold a Professional Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or another recognised qualification.
• Degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or a related field (desirable but not essential).

Company Overview

At Amentum, we’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security and sustainability. 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.

Benefits

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. We also reimburse relevant professional development and memberships. Work‑life balance and flexibility are key priorities: we discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.