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.

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

Do you thrive in building great relationships? Do you have a get-things-done approach?  Would you like to contribute to delivering energy security and Net Zero for the UK? Join the team in our Technology division as an Assistant Project Manager and you'll enjoy working on a variety of projects and tasks that contribute to the UK’s energy future, with plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your career.

We are looking for self-starters who are confident communicators, able to adapt and work collaboratively to support the delivery of a variety of tasks and projects.   You’ll demonstrate perseverance, resilience and the ability to prioritise effectively, serving as a role model for our values and behaviours.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project co-ordinator ready to take the next step, or a career-changer with strong transferable skills who is looking to move into a challenging new role.  You will bring enthusiasm and drive and will enjoy working across multiple projects and keeping lots of plates spinning.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll play a key role in helping to keep projects running and delivering great outcomes for our clients, by:

• Support the delivery of assigned tasks and projects safely, to time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Build strong, positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding their needs and expectations.

• Support project managers with project communication, reporting on progress and milestone tracking.

• Help ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to effective project governance, risk management and change control.

• Monitor task and project progress and provide clear and accurate updates to stakeholders.

• Support budgets and schedule development for projects and manage forecasts and actual costs against them.

• Champion a strong safety culture.

• Support with bids and proposals as needed.

• Act as a role model for the Amentum values and behaviours.

Here's What You'll Need

We’re looking for motivated individuals who bring energy, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.

• A positive, can-do attitude with resilience and adaptability.

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of clients and stakeholders.

• Someone organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively.

• Commercial awareness with an understanding cost, budgeting and performance metrics.

• An understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope management, cost control, schedule, risk management and change control.

• Experience in the nuclear sector or working in another highly regulated industry would be a plus, but not essential.

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.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.