Mechanical Engineer

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Sellafield, Copeland District, Cumbria, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Site-based Mechanical Engineer responsible for planning and executing mechanical works on the Sellafield OneAIM portfolio. Ensure safe methods, prepare and review safety documentation, carry out safety inspections, lead teams of supervisors/operatives, support estimates and resource planning, and ensure regulatory and client requirements are met in active nuclear areas.
Summary Generated by Built In

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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Skills Required

  • Pass medical proving fitness to work in a radiological environment
  • IOSH Managing Safely qualification
  • Hold or be able to obtain Security Clearance
  • Experience managing supervisors and operatives on site
  • Experience working within nuclear establishments and following Nuclear Professionalism Standards and Expectations
  • Strong knowledge of Sellafield working procedures and experience in the 'Active Area' at Sellafield
  • NEC3 delivery experience and understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or suitable site experience
  • In-depth knowledge of legislative, regulatory, quality and environmental requirements for nuclear engineering projects

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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