At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams in developing safe and innovative solutions for major nuclear projects.
- Company: Amentum, a leader in engineering services with a focus on safety and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free medical cover, family-friendly benefits, and professional development support.
- Other info: Join a culture of care and collaboration where everyone can thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear industry while enjoying work-life balance and flexibility.
- Qualifications: Significant engineering leadership experience and a degree in Engineering or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the Role
Amentum is seeking an experienced FEED Area Engineering Manager to support the Design Services Alliance (DSA) at Sellafield.
This role sits within the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of major nuclear programmes and is responsible for leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of technically robust, safe and deliverable engineering solutions from project conception through to Gate 2 / Single Preferred Solution.
Working across a portfolio of projects, you will provide engineering leadership from initial opportunity identification, through requirements capture, optioneering and engineering definition, ensuring projects are sufficiently mature to transition into detailed design and delivery.
You will act as the engineering focal point for your allocated programmes, bringing together engineering disciplines, safety, operations and stakeholders to develop solutions that are technically sound, deliverable and aligned with programme objectives.
This will be a hybrid position with Sellafield site attendance as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering Leadership
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through FEED activities across multiple projects.
- Define and mature engineering scope from initial concept through Gate 2.
- Develop engineering strategies aligned to programme and business objectives.
- Ensure engineering solutions are safe, legally compliant, proportionate and fit for purpose.
- Lead engineering integration across all engineering disciplines.
- Project Definition
- Scope definition
- Requirements management
- Functional specification development
- Engineering option development
- Value Management
- Optioneering
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments
- Engineering substantiation
- Delivery strategy development
- Develop projects to the level of maturity required for transition into detailed design and project delivery.
- Stakeholder Management
- Work collaboratively with Sellafield Programme teams, Project Engineering Managers, Safety Case teams, Operations, Construction, Commissioning, Technical Authorities and Subject Matter Experts.
- Facilitate engineering decision‑making and build consensus around preferred technical solutions.
Essential Experience
- Significant engineering leadership experience within a highly regulated industry.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience delivering Front End Engineering Design (FEED), concept, feasibility, appraisal or optioneering phases of major capital projects.
- Experience developing engineering requirements and translating them into deliverable engineering solutions.
- Strong understanding of engineering governance and design assurance.
- Experience managing engineering scope, cost, schedule and technical risk.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and programme stakeholders.
- Experience working within integrated engineering teams.
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
- Membership of a recognised professional institution.
Benefits
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.
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.
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Locations
FEED Area Engineering Manager in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Amentum
As a leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture fosters a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of their projects, ensuring meaningful contributions to high-stakes, safety-critical systems. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, we offer a rewarding workplace that values every individual's input and promotes a strong sense of community.
