About the Role
Our dynamic, customer facing Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA) team provides independent safety assessment and advice in support of both in-service and future designs of Naval Reactor Plant (NRP). The team has detailed knowledge and extensive experience of naval nuclear safety cases and works collaboratively with MoD’s Nuclear Propulsion Delivery Team (NPDT) and their Technical Authorities to ensure that Defence Nuclear Enterprise requirements are met.
We are seeking experienced personnel to work within this complex, challenging and important programme. Specifically, we are looking to appoint an Assistant Chief Technologist to support and deputise for the INA Chief Technologist.
What you will be doing
Using your knowledge and experience to assist the INA Chief Technologist in the following areas:
Maintaining the quality of technical and safety assurance through governance and oversight.
Specifying assurance standards and expectations taking account of relevant programme and safety and technical developments.
Setting the standards for the quality of delivered outputs ensuring that they are authoritative, value adding, balanced and proportionate.
Maintaining arrangements so that INA services are informed, impartial and independent.
Reviewing NSQEP requirements and overseeing training strategies.
Promoting consistent ways of working across the Nuclear Propulsion Independent (NPIA) Assurance contract.
Acting as a consultant to NPDT, when requested, on relevant safety and technical issues and methods of working.
Maintaining an overview of significant safety, technical and programme matters and advising NPDT on their resolution.
Representing the INA Chief Technologist at meetings with NPDT and their contractors.
Working with AT&R Operation Managers and Chief Engineers to provide Technical Leadership across the NPIA contract, promoting a positive culture aligned to the business and programme needs.
Building and maintaining relationships at a strategic level with NPDT and their contractors.
Driving change programmes across the NPIA contract to ensure INA services are fit for the future and demonstrably aligned to the strategic programme requirements for simplification, collaboration and innovation.
Working in accordance with business requirements for health, safety, environment, and security.
Why Amentum?
At Amentum, we don’t just solve problems—we engineer the future. We’re a global leader in defence, nuclear, and security services, driven by integrity, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a team that values ethical excellence, supports your growth, and empowers you to deliver your best work.
Benefits:
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.
Here’s What You’ll Need
Degree (Level 6, minimum requirement) in science or engineering.
Membership of a professional institution is desirable.
Detailed design knowledge or operational experience of the Naval Reactor Plant through attainment of Naval Nuclear qualifications (eg NSSC, NPWSC or equivalent).
Knowledge of safety case structures and staged safety case campaigns (PSRs, PCSRs etc).
Good working knowledge of related documentation (NRPA NSMAs, DSA02-DNSR, ONR SAPs etc).
Effective communication skills, including the ability to speak with authority across a wide range of Naval Nuclear Propulsion related topics at a senior level and with subject matter experts from a range of technical disciplines to provide professional, independent challenge or advice.
This role will a require security clearance; therefore, applicants should be of UK Nationality only, hold or be willing to obtain security clearance in the UK.
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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