Associate

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 and is a key focus area for us. Were happy to discuss hybrid and locations to suit you and our business. Associates support programmes and projects on an ongoing as agreed basis with no fixed or minimum hours.

About IA&R

Independent Assurance and Regulation (IA&R) aim to provide world leading consultancy services across highly regulated industries.

Organised to be independent and free from conflict of interest IA&R provides a range of trusted evidence-based support services to ensure that systems technologies and processes are safe effective compliant and future-ready across three main areas:

Independent Assurance - We provide risk based proportionate independent oversight and assurance of whether a project process system or product meets defined standards requirements or expectations.

Research & Technology - We identify define and execute programmes of Research and Technology to support the continued safe operation of some of the worlds most complex engineering challenges including the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.

Independent Regulatory Support - A ring-fenced and independent organisation that supports regulators with assessments audits and guidance development.

IA&R has an aspiration to grow transform and evolve into new industries locations and technologies.

About the Role

Do you have a track record in Independent Nuclear Assurance or Regulation

Do you want to be in control of when you work and what you work on

Amentum are looking to expand its pool of experienced nuclear professionals for Associates roles to work flexibly on a range of exciting projects and long- term programmes in IA&R. The roles can be home based or be based at any of our UK office locations.

What we are looking for

You will have a track record in the Nuclear Civil or Defence sector across areas such as Nuclear Safety Assurance Regulation and Environment. Our requirements are not fixed but examples of some of the things you may have done could include;

• National and International Nuclear and Environmental Regulation

• Independent Nuclear Safety Assessment (INSA) / Independent Peer Review (IPR)

• Nuclear Safety case

• Nuclear Safety Committees membership (or similar)

• WANO reviews and technical support missions

• On-site Independent Oversight roles

• Nuclear Operations

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in Civil or Defence nuclear.

• Good understanding of Nuclear Regulation associated standards and guidance and appreciation of the wider Industry.

• Degree or equivalent in technical discipline e.g. Engineering Physics Chemistry etc.

• Excellent communication report writing and analytica skills.

• Stake holder and client engagement advising and influencing.

• Desirable - engaging directly with regulators licensees or duty holders.

• These roles will require security clearance; therefore applicants should hold or be able to obtain security clearance in the UK.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-profile civil and defence nuclear programmes shaping the UKs clean energy future.

• Be in control of your work- life balance.

• Collaborative culture where your ideas and input make a tangible difference.

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.

We embrace different perspectives and work together we become more innovative more agile and more successful.

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