Team Lead (Steelwork)

Amentum; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a Team Lead (Steelwork) to direct and manage the SZC SSW replication team, delivering the SZC SSW scope for 1–2 NI Buildings. You will steer design managers and engineers, shaping operational delivery and coordinating across disciplines.

We expect a strong track record in operational planning, independent decision-making, and clear stakeholder communication within complex nuclear projects. Hybrid and flexible working options may be discussed to suit business needs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or PM qualification required.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of SZC NSA-C contract.
• Experience in operational planning and delivery.
• Strong presentation to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SZC SSW replication and design change process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enact the operational and strategic vision for SZC SSW replication.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of Design Managers and engineers.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery and identify opportunities or gaps.
• Apply SZC replication strategy knowledge to close gaps and add value.
• Identify contractual implications and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Act as POC between SZC SSW Lead and the team, ensuring bidirectional communication.
• Conduct competency assessments and keep records up to date.

Skills

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Independent decisions

Contract knowledge

Operational planning

Presentations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree or PM qualification

Job description

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.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll 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 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.

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

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has 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.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Amentum are currently recruiting a Team Lead (Steelwork) who will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of an EPR-E SZC SSW team, composed of a small group of Design Managers and Engineers. The activities of the team will be focused on delivering the SZC SSW replication scope for 1 to 2 NI Buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and enactment of the operational and strategic vision needed for successful delivery of the SZC SSW replication
• Overall programme management and defining/leading the day to day working of a small team of Design Managers and associated Engineering disciplines
• Leading the operational delivery team over the course of normal day to day activities i.e. they will be responsible for:
• Applying their considerable knowledge of the SZC replication strategy, identifying opportunities/gaps that require further development and providing suggestions for leveraging value/closure of the same
• Using their technical knowledge and existing operational experience to identify and act upon areas of commercial and strategic importance
• Using their technical knowledge and existing operational experience to identify and act in areas of key interfaces with other disciplines and the wider stakeholder network
• Presenting and communicating complex topics, with a view to achieving the desired outcome via recognition of the fine nuances that affect and influence human decision making
• Acting as the single POC between the SZC SSW Lead and their SZC SSW team. This requires two-way communication skills as they will communicate downwards to the team via enactment of the operational and strategic vision, but also upwards to SZC SSW Lead to flag and report instances of concern or changes in the operational sphere
• Carrying out competency assessments for themselves and the team, ensuring that these records are kept up to date and valid

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• An engineering degree in a relevant subject, and/or a recognised Project Management qualification

• The ability to make independent decisions which are supported by a sound and reasonable situational analysis

• A working knowledge of the SZC NSA-C contract and be comfortable with identifying and communicating operational instances of contractual significance

• Demonstrable experience in both operational planning, and in working to achieve the success of such plans i.e. a track record of success in operational delivery of suitable outcomes

• Confidence when presenting to an experienced and wide-ranging stakeholder group, and in communicating key topics and their operational impact with respect to the perspectives of these stakeholders

• A working knowledge of the SZC SSW replication and design change process, including where there are significant gaps in scope, process and/or operational definition

Our Cultur e

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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