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UK-Sellafield, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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.
The Box Encapsulation Plant project is one of the most important construction projects at the Sellafield Site, the plant will play a vital role in Sellafield’s 100 year clean-up programme by taking nuclear waste recovered from the sites original waste plants and encasing it in concrete so it can be stored in a modern building. The plant is primarily designed to deal with waste from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, one of four legacy waste plants prioritised for clean-up by Sellafield Ltds owner, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Alongside that work, the plant will also receive certain wastes from the other three legacy waste stores, the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond, the Pile Fuel Storage Pond, and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo.
The BEP Joint Venture project will safely design and deliver a Plant and the works in accordance with the requirements of the contract to enable conditioning of wastes from the various donor plants, carried out in line with the Employer’s needs and to the satisfaction of stakeholders in the Box Encapsulation Project (BEP).
About the Opportunity
The Area Commissioning Team Leader (ACTL) reports to the Deputy Commissioning Manager and the Commissioning Manager
The ACTL has Lead Commissioning Engineers and Commissioning Engineers and Commissioning Technicians reporting to them.
The ACTL supports the Deputy Commissioning Manager/Commissioning Manager in the management of the commissioning of the BEP facilities and transferring them over to the client operations team in compliance with the Nuclear Site License condition 21.
The ACTL is responsible for:
Ensuring Safety is the highest priority on the project with a continued strive towards Zero Harm. They ensure that they are a role model for all aspects of safety, ensuring a proactive approach to nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental safety.
To support the project Safety Leadership tasks which include but are not limited to; Plant/system Walk downs and undertaking ‘Leader in the Field’ surveys and assessments.
Delivering defined commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner.
Managing the compilation and approval of Commissioning Test Documents for both IPC and ISC via the GoC Completions Management System (CMS).
Managing execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests for both IPC and ISC.
Providing weekly Area Commissioning progress reports to Commissioning Management.
Ensuring that all Commissioning reporting is carried out in a timely manner.
Populate the Line of Site (LOS) boards on a daily basis and present progress/issues.
Liaise with the Commissioning planner to maximise commissioning delivery opportunities and to support the reporting of commissioning progress.
Liaise with Commissioning management/GOC to achieve system execution completion to schedule to allow for client handover.
Ensuring that all commissioning activities are recorded and managed.
Planning, balancing and prioritising commissioning resources to support successful project delivery.
Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management.
Ensuring the commissioning team are SQEP to SL/JV requirements and that all relevant training has been completed and maintained to fully carry out their specific roles.
Liaising with engineering and construction whilst undertaking commissioning activities to ensure earliest possible system handover
Actively drives continuous improvement within the commissioning process.
Here's what you'll need:
Experience
Commissioning experience in a similar managerial role for either nuclear or conventional systems commissioning.
Experience with GoC CMS (or similar) Preferable.
Control Systems bias required.
Qualifications
Preferred degree, HNC/HND in Engineering related subject.
Project management knowledge, preferably APM member.
IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
CSCS or equivalent card.
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.
We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability 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 with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Compensation Details:
GBP
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/04/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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