Project Engineer (Electrical)

Overview

In this role you will drive the safe, on-time delivery of electrical projects within a highly regulated nuclear context. You will collaborate with the client’s project leadership and a cross-functional team to meet safety, quality, schedule, and performance goals. The position sits at Sizewell B and offers mentorship, training, and potential progression to larger projects. You’ll balance site, office, and home working as project needs evolve, and occasionally travel to other UK sites.

Pay / Benefits

• free single medical cover for UK employees
• digital GP service
• enhanced parental leave pay
• employee assistance
• parental support programmes
• reimbursement for professional development and memberships

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of project strategies with the client PM/Programme Manager
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, schedule and performance baselines
• Own delivery of assigned project activities and objectives
• Build strong relationships with client teams and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
• Apply safety mindset in a regulated nuclear environment
• Contribute to collaborative, organized, results-focused project delivery
• Report to the Amentum Operations Manager while remaining accountable to the client for delivery

Key requirements

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; Chartered status desirable
• SMSTS qualification or equivalent
• Experience applying modern project management techniques in complex organisations
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle (engineering, design, procurement, safety case, construction, installation, commissioning)
• Experience supporting full lifecycle projects (design reviews, supplier engagement, multidisciplinary teamwork)
• Understanding of quality assurance/quality control; awareness of commercial, contractual and financial factors
• Experience estimating, cost control, planning, and commercial management (business cases, funding submissions)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret information and support decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with estimating, scheduling, risk and EVM tools
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Nuclear site experience advantageous but not essential

• communication
• stakeholder management
• collaboration
• electrical engineering
• project management in regulated environments
• risk management

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