Principal CS&A Engineer

About the opportunity

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20‑year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

We now have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Principal CS&A Engineer to join the team in Birchwood, Warrington.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of CS&A engineers and architects in the definition, implementation and delivery of specified functional works that achieves safety, functional and business requirements.
• Delivery of the civil, structural, and architectural design.
• Delivery of construction information.
• Manage the interface to and between key Delivery Partners and the design team.
• Understanding of the commercial implications of products, scope and packages.
• Delivery of substantiation and other approvals.
• Risk identification with proposed resolution / mitigation.
• Production of Schedule and identification of key milestones.
• Develop deliverables list and format (drawings, specifications, reports, BIM etc.)

Qualifications

• Higher Education Qualification in Engineering (or equivalent) subject- MEng (preferred)
• Appropriate (Engineering or Scientific) Institution Membership
• Chartered Engineer / qualified Architect / Architectural Technologist
• Background engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel
• Experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system (preferably nuclear) in roles where professional judgement is the key attribute

Benefits

• Free single medical cover
• Digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Free membership of employee assistance programmes
• Free membership of parental programmes
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development
• Reimbursement towards memberships

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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