Senior Mechanical Engineer - LSS1

About the role

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners) arrangement, a 20-year partnership delivering major projects worth around £7bn. It is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Lightly Shielded Store Project (LSS1), a 7,200 m2 new build intermediate-level waste store with a 100-year design life, based in Birchwood.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering and design activities for yourself and others
• Develop and implement engineering solutions from concept design through to design for manufacture, covering the full project life cycle
• Identify design, statutory and regulatory requirements and contribute to risk assessments
• Produce technical reports, technical specifications and scoping calculations
• Review technical deliverables, including reports and drawings
• Present engineering solutions to stakeholders and during design reviews

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, such as an HNC/HND with significant experience
• Chartered or incorporated status with a recognised professional body (e.g. IMechE), attained or being worked towards
• Experience in highly regulated environments is advantageous

Required skills

• Familiarity with UKCA/CE marking, CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PED and the Machinery's Directive

What we offer

• Competitive package, with UK employees receiving 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
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis