Project Engineering Manager (Design Manager)

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 Opportunity

Amentum provides the design and engineering capability across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to nurture change and passion in engineering, safety and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK if not the world.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineering Manager/Design Manager, reporting to the PPP Head of Engineering Capability and Assurance, to join our existing team, ideally based in the Warrington or Whitehaven areas, but we will consider other locations if you are able to commit to regular travel to our client offices.

You will be joining a team of experienced professional engineers, assuring all aspects of engineering delivery throughout the full life cycle of project delivery (from front-end feasibility to commissioning and handover to operations). The role will appeal to individuals who are seeking an opportunity for a key role in a global engineering consultancy, contributing to a programme of strategic national importance.

The Role 
The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) / Design Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering design scope associated with utilities and infrastructure modifications, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery in line with programme requirements.

The role will act as CDM Principal Designer, provides design leadership, and controls cost, schedule, and change across the defined scope.

This exciting role will be accountable for the delivery of a major project(s) within the portfolio. The projects are in all phases of the project lifecycle from studies through to construction.  You will lead a team of multidiscipline designers, engineers, and engineering managers.

As a PEM you should have:

• Experience of major engineering delivery on EPC projects 

• Proven experience managing utilities and infrastructure design, including HV/LV and water assets.

• Experience acting as CDM Principal Designer or managing CDM PD responsibilities.

• Strong design coordination and interface management capability.

• Experience with change control, forecasting, and performance management

As a PEM you will already be/have:

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

•  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering discipline 

•  Knowledge of the Nuclear Industry (or similar regulated Industry), Regulatory Framework and Safety requirements 

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.

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