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.
We believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. 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 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.
About The Opportunity
Nuclear Power Programmes has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development.
As the EPR Programme Project Controls Lead, you will hold a key leadership position within Amentum’s EPR Programme business. Reporting directly to the EPR Programme Director, you will be responsible for strategically overseeing the development and management of Project Control processes, procedures, and arrangements across the Programme.
The Project Controls Lead will also be required to develop and foster a high-performing team and may be asked to take on functional line management of Project Controls specialists who are embedded into the client organisation(s), as a result, supporting the growth and maturity of the wider Project Controls function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cost Management: Develop and implement robust cost control systems and procedures.
* Internal Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful cost reports tailored to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, finance, and governance boards.
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of project controls professionals.
* Process & Procedure Development: Design, implement, and continuously improve project controls processes, standards, and procedures.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: Collaborate with framework management, finance, and corporate functions to ensure data integrity and alignment.
Here's What You'll Need
* Degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost control and reporting (internal & external) within a business, project or programme environment.
* Proven leadership experience and a track record in process development.
* Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Oracle).
* Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance.
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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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