Mechanical Designer

At Amentum were not just solving problems; were 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 youre 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.

Well 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 youd 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. Were happy to discuss hybrid part-time and flexible working hours patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

The Opportunity
Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver 7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

PPP is an exciting model to work in with Four world class organisations who have come together as one team to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. The programme arrangement is set to deliver 7bn worth of major projects creating a lasting legacy through the long-term partnerships.

We are continually recruiting high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is continually delivering major projects over the next couple of decades so there are lots of opportunities to develop your careers with a leading multinational company that put people first.

The Role

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Designer to join the SWMTF Project. This is a facility to provide interim storage of SIXEP and SCP secondary waste with the capability to feed a future waste product management treatment plant (WPMTP). SWMRF has just submitted its Feasibility Stage deliverables which included possible baseline building footprints for three alternative technology options (footprints developed by Mechanical / Process disciplines).

As a Mechanical Designer you will produce and update 3D models and mechanical design drawings including but not limited to GAs sub assemblies detail design drawings layouts MFDs etc.

As a Mechanical Designer other responsibilities could include:

• Providing support to resolution of testing Queries

• Providing support to resolution of manufacturing Technical Queries/production permits/concessions

• Provide design/detail design of machines plant & equipment

• Involvement in the production of O&M manuals

• Involvement in the production of Design Risk assessment in accordance with BS EN 12100

As a Mechanical Designer you will already be:

• Qualified to HNC Standard as a minimum in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience and knowledge

• Experienced in the use of Auto desk inventor

• Experienced in the use of Auto desk vault Basis or Vault Pro (file management).

• Have working knowledge of the BS 8888 BS EN ISO 8015 BS EN ISO 1101 & BS EN ISO 5459

• Have knowledge of key legislation CDM SoMSR PUWER & LOLER

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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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1