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.

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.

About the Opportunity 

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Solutions team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Operations with their nuclear fleet in the UK. 

This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced quality engineering management professionals within the business and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Sizewell B began construction in 1988 and since 1995 has generated 250 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is the equivalent of enough to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years, or like taking 42 million cars off UK roads for a year. You will be part of a large client-led team at EDFs Sizewell B location and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Key responsibilities: 

• Quality Engineers are accountable to provide positive leadership on quality matters within portfolios and project delivery teams and promote the adoption and culture of best practice, that delivers positive commitment to quality and engages all employees in continuous improvement
• The Quality Engineer should have experience of working in a Project Delivery environment and have a demonstratable ability to provide direction and guidance on Quality arrangements within Project Teams    
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system and to make recommendations for improvement as appropriate, to ensure project activities comply with relevant procedures and QA requirements
• The Quality Engineer is accountable to the client PPM or equivalent Group Head, with functional responsibilities to the client Quality Lead. This role has no direct reports
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.

Qualifications

• HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent
• Recognised BS EN ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training completed
• Preferable – BS EN ISO 9001 Lead Auditor with IRCA Lead Auditor registration
• Demonstrated proficiency in auditing and surveillance of client and contractor activities
• Should be aware of the Site Licence requirements on quality assurance and arrangements required to ensure compliance
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines including the current versions of BS EN ISO09001  
• Working knowledge of the current versions of IAEA GC-R-3, BS EN ISO14001 & BS EN ISO 45001
• Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management practices, methods, and processes. This should include experience within Projects Quality

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.

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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.

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.