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

Amentum’s Inspection Validation Centre (IVC) are an independent, internationally recognised qualification body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in inspection, testing, and certification. With a commitment to integrity, safety, and technical excellence, we support the UK’s nuclear industry in achieving compliance and assurance through rigorous qualification and validation of inspection systems.

We are seeking an NDE Validation Consultant to join our expert team responsible for the assessment and validation of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures and systems. This is a critical role ensuring that inspection methods are robust, fit-for-purpose, and meet regulatory and code requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate NDE procedures for technical adequacy and compliance
• Conduct independent assessments of inspection techniques
• Lead and support procedure and personnel practical qualification trials (both in the UK and abroad)
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to provide expert consultancy
• Prepare detailed technical reports and validation statements
• Contribute to the development of best practices, standards, and internal processes

Here’s What You’ll Need

Essential:

• PCN Level 3 in Ultrasonic Testing (or equivalent)
• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Proven experience in NDE/NDT, ideally in a highly regulated industry
• In-depth understanding of Ultrasonic NDE techniques and their application
• Familiarity with the European Network for Inspection & Qualification
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Must be willing to travel both in the UK and Europe
• Must be able to achieve security clearance at a minimum of BPSS

Desirable:

• Experience in NDE modelling/simulation tools (e.g., CIVA)
• Experience in automated inspection systems and data analysis
• Experience in test piece design and manufacturing
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it

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.

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