Principal Civil/Structural & Architectural Engineer

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

Amentum delivers innovative and sustainable solutions for complex environmental challenges and energy needs. We excel in areas such as environmental remediation, restoration, and compliance, ensuring the safe management of hazardous materials and contaminated sites.

We are committed to advancing energy initiatives providing expertise in renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and resilience projects. By leveraging advanced technologies and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Amentum helps clients achieve environmental stewardship and energy sustainability, contributing to a safer, cleaner future while supporting mission-critical operations.

Within the defence sector, Amentum has an essential role in the UK’s continuous at-sea deterrent. We’re also active in naval infrastructure and shipbuilding, and in procurement and operational delivery across the whole of the UK Ministry of Defence.

Due to continued growth are currently seeking Principal CS&A Engineers to join our team, these positions support hybrid working and can be based across our office network within the UK - Stockton, Newcastle, Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Westlakes and Warrington.

As a Principal CS&A Engineer your responsibilities could include:

• Leading a team of CS&A engineers and architects in the definition, implementation and delivery of specified functional works that achieves safety, functional and business requirements.

• Key role holder within the Engineering team on the project.

• Delivery of the civil, structural, and architectural design.

• Manage the interface to and between key Delivery Partners and the design team.

• Understanding of the commercial implications of products, scope and packages

• Delivery of substantiation and other approvals.

• Risk identification with proposed resolution / mitigation.

• Production of Schedule and identification of key milestones.

• Develop deliverables list and format (drawings, specifications, reports, BIM etc.)

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Higher Education Qualification in Engineering (or equivalent) subject- MEng (preferred)

• Appropriate (Engineering or Scientific) Institution Membership- Chartered Engineer

• Background engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel

• Experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system (preferably nuclear) in roles where professional judgement is the key attribute

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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