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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

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

Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.

Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are recruiting for a Deputy Civil Works Programme Director to support project delivery across our diverse portfolio. This is a key role within our Civil project delivery and is indirectly responsible for the Execution Strategy and delivery of the Civil Works activities with accountability for delivery covering enabling works, earthworks, main civils works, marine and tunnelling works and ancillary works. You'll manage interfaces with wider Engineering teams and work closely with the other programmes within Amentum.

The role operates with delegated authority from our Civil Works Programme Director consistent with their approach to management of the major contracts associated with the assigned programme of work. It will require management of multi-level stakeholders and relationships with a range of internal / external stakeholders and organisations. Key responsibilities will be:

Leadership of the delivery of all design (i.e. Earthworks and Enabling Works, Marine and Tunnels, Main Civil Works and Ancillary Works), ensuring that an assured design is available to support the project procurement and construction schedule.

Strategic relationship management with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Ensuring that constructability requirements are integrated into design.

Ensuring that the role of the CDM Principal Designer is discharged through the design of permanent and temporary works.

Integration of Civils Works design with the Site Establishment, Site Operations, Off-site Infrastructure, Ancillary Buildings, Roads Networks, Marine Tunnelling.

Oversight of Construction and Manufacturing Quality including provision of technical support as required.

Represent the Civil Work Programme in respect of design and engineering in performance management, programme / project controls and governance forums.

Here's What You'll Need

Degree and chartered status in a engineering, construction or other related field.

Leadership management skills including engineering management, programme project management, schedule management, financial management, change management and facilitation whilst maintaining a clear focus on the nuclear safety culture.

Good knowledge of engineering in the nuclear sector.

Significant experience of engineering design leadership / management, with some experience in the nuclear sector.

Experience of working at a leadership level within the major projects sector.

Delivered major complex projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility.

Successful at engaging executive management and groups of stakeholders.

Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment.

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 and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, 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 centered on inclusion and diversity.

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.

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