Intellectual Property Lead

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 and diverse 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 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.

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK whilst being at the forefront of the UKs climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC) the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years which along with renewables will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

About The Role

The Sizewell C (SZC) project uses design and engineering data originally developed for Hinkley Point C (HPC). As SZC is now a separate entity access to this data must follow agreed governance under the Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement (IPLA).

The IPLA Manager ensures SZC can manage licensed technical data effectively and responsibly supporting project delivery and compliance. This role is ideal for experienced project or service managers who want to broaden their scope into governance and regulatory oversight. Training will be provided on IP-specific requirements.

You will act as the main point of contact for IP-related matters working across engineering legal IT and supply chain to keep processes clear efficient and compliant

Principal Accountabilities

• Define and Maintain IP Strategy: Create and maintain governance frameworks for licensed technical data.

• Operational Control: Ensure IPLA processes are documented and followed.

• Stakeholder Interface: Be the first point of contact for IP queries and escalate complex issues.

• Contractual Compliance: Make sure frameworks support delivery while meeting obligations.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Legal Supply Chain IT and Engineering to resolve challenges.

• Governance & Reporting: Represent IP in audits and governance forums.

• Continuous Improvement: Improve IP tools workflows and service design.

• Knowledge Transfer: Enable secure traceable exchange of licensed data between SZC and HPC

Heres What Youll Need
Essential

• Proven experience in nuclear industry or UK regulatory environment.

• Strong project/service management capability with process improvement experience.

• Experience in project governance risk management or delivery in regulated environments.

• Ability to interpret and apply contractual IP terms with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

• Confident decision-making under ambiguity; proactive and structured approach.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Desirable

• Experience managing compliance portfolios in complex engineering projects.

• Familiarity with IP systems and PLM tools (e.g. Teamcenter).

• Understanding of IP and ONR regulatory frameworks.

• Project Management training or equivalent practical experience

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