Amentum will 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.

About the Opportunity

We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Amentum are currently looking to recruit a Field Engineer - EC&I who will be responsible for the surveillance of quality compliance within the designated section of the Works in accordance with NNB surveillance strategy requirements.

The Field Engineer will report to the Construction Superintendent for day to day guidance. The Field Engineer will input into site wide management issues and a high level of interaction and coordination with other operational members of the site wide team will be required. In addition to reporting and liaising responsibilities, the Field Engineer will be required to adhere to (and suggest enhancements and improvements to) company policies, procedures and protocols for construction, health & safety and other functions. Key responsibilities will be:

• Check the Works are constructed in accordance with the contract and notify the Construction 

• Superintendent of non-conformance request requirements

• Submit details of any non-conformance request requirements to assist in the issuing of non conformance reports

• Proactively communicate with other site teams, maintain good communication links and ensure 

• Surveillance is timely reported, contribute surveillance information to support KPI indicators

• Endeavour to identify potential Quality issues before they arrive to enable mitigating actions 

• Support team instructions to take temporary measures to mitigate and keep works safe and within Quality standards. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to prevent the halt of works 

• Ensure design decisions are not taken “in the field” by EDF Energy or contractors, but are considered and approved via a formal process 

• Enhance the team with a good perspective of current and future site activities and ensure tasks are developed to quality in accordance with the company’s requirement for health, safety and environment 

• Develop and maintain an understanding of construction drawings, construction activities, Quality Control Plans and Quality Inspection Records 

• Ensure and monitor that Quality Inspection Records are taken and agreed before Works are covered up 

• Review Contractor performance against the authorised Quality Control Plan

Education, Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of HND in a Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational training and experience 

• Required Qualifications: 18th Edition Wiring Regs (BS7671) & Inspection & Test (C&G 2391), CSCS or SMSTS 

• Broad knowledge and wide understanding of the building industry, materials, trades methods and legal requirements 

• Excellent organisation, delegation and communication skills. Ability to work within a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives 

• Proven experience of writing diaries which are accurate, concise and with relevance to the particular form of contract 

• Proven track record of working within a large construction team

• Good attention to detail when checking work and materials 

• Able to establish appropriate working relationships with the contractors 

• Persuasive and diplomatic whilst remaining independent Desirable 

• Experience in the installation and erection of Electrical plant. 

• General understanding of the posts obligations under CDM Regulations – along with an understanding of the document and drawing approvals processes 

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.