Mechanical Engineer

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 and diverse 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 
 
Reporting directly to the Framework Delivery Manger this site based position will develop and execute projects and task associated with the OneAIM Portfolio on the Sellafield Site in Cumbria. Experience in managing supervisors and operatives is essential along with the execution of mechanical tasks in line with client requirements. Experience of working within nuclear establishments & following Nuclear Professionalism Standards & Expectations is required along with In depth knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, quality and environmental requirements relating to nuclear engineering projects.
  
The role will be responsible for:

• Ensuring delivery meets the company and client requirements by determining safe methods of working, identifying hazards and unsafe conditions, and preparation and review of safety documentation.

• Carry out site safety inspections and audits and promote a strong safety culture throughout the workforce to improve behavioural safety.

• Development of forward initiatives to address current environment, 'Learning From Experience' and enable continuous improvement.

• Engagement at all levels within the organization

  
Here’s What You’ll Need: 

• Engagement with the client to develop and define the scope via constructability reviews

• Be visible in the workplace and lead by example demonstrating the standards set by the business and challenge all unacceptable behaviours and ensure the team act in a professional manner.

• Support the preparation of estimates and budgets.

• Plan work activities and resources to meet task requirements safely and effectively.

Essential

• Will be required to pass a medical to prove fitness to work in a radiological environment.

• IOSH Managing Safely qualified as well as hold Security Clearance or be able to obtain

• Strong knowledge of the Sellafield working procedures and processes with experience in working within the 'Active Area' at Sellafield

• NEC3 delivery experience and understanding of the CDM Regulations 2015. HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or suitably site experience

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. 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.

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