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Principal Nuclear Graphite Engineer, Lincoln
Client: Amentum
Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 3d8b7f6d4c8d
Job Views: 19
Posted: 12.08.2025
Job Description:
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 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. UK employees also receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, family-friendly benefits, and support for professional development. We also contribute to communities through our Collectively program, which includes matched-funding, volunteering, and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for us. We’re open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting a Principal Nuclear Graphite Engineer to support the life extension of the AGR fleet and develop strategies for expanding our client base beyond traditional customers. Your role will involve delivering solutions to meet UK energy demands and carbon targets.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear graphite and structural integrity, supporting clients in extending plant lifetimes and developing new business relationships, especially with vendors of new graphite reactor designs.
You will be part of our Structural Analysis and Assessment Team, which includes experts in various engineering and scientific fields, providing services mainly to the nuclear industry to ensure safe, economical operation of plant. The team actively participates in national and international projects and collaborates across Amentum to deliver integrated solutions.
Our team excels at hybrid working, with days at home and in our offices in Warrington, Knutsford, and Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical oversight and leadership on projects related to nuclear graphite.
* Develop bespoke engineering solutions with colleagues and clients.
* Engage with clients throughout project lifecycles.
* Implement and develop strategies to expand the team’s client base.
* Produce high-quality technical reports.
* Review work of team members.
* Maintain and develop the team’s technical capabilities.
* Represent the business in technical meetings.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including universities, to foster innovation.
Requirements
* Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
* Expertise in nuclear graphite and irradiation effects.
* Interest in business strategy.
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Analytical skills to interpret results and communicate findings clearly.
* Ability to write well-structured reports.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in writing business proposals and plans.
* Experience with FEA software, especially ABAQUS.
* Knowledge of new reactor designs.
Our Culture
We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support our employees’ mental health and foster a culture of caring. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, partnering with VERCIDA and being a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from flexible working candidates and those who may not meet all criteria.
If you need support or adjustments during recruitment, please contact us.
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