We are a design and engineering services provider for nuclear and defence clients. The Handover Lead role sits at the heart of a complex Delivery Portfolio and is responsible for the successful handover of major projects into operational use. The role involves senior‑level interfacing across portfolio project teams and the client handover organisation, reporting to the Portfolio Head of Quality. The client site covers approximately 750 acres and undertakes advanced research, design and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Client Portfolio Operations Director and Heads of Functions to establish a handover strategy that delivers a consistent approach across all projects – “The Amentum Way”.
* Apply the ISO 9001 seven management principles to establish the portfolio handover function and achieve success.
* Manage high‑level client relationships with the client handover team and act as the key interface between Amentum and client organisations.
* Report to the Portfolio Head of Quality to align quality and handover deliverables and develop KPIs.
* Introduce procedures, work instructions and guidance documents that simplify and assure the delivery of handover to meet regulatory licence conditions (ONR LC6, DNSR AC6).
* Develop and identify tools to streamline the collation of handover data, supported by information‑management and document‑control teams.
* Produce and deliver handover guidance for suppliers and sub‑contractors that clearly defines requirements and expectations for handover deliverables.
* Develop stakeholder‑management plans for handover, document control and information management.
Functional Requirements
* Troubleshoot problems with ongoing projects to enable handover and project closure.
* Continually monitor portfolio handover performance against KPIs, identify and resolve issues.
* Collaborate with the programme‑management team to develop fragnets for handover activities to be included and accurately progressed within project delivery programmes, depending on complexity.
* Manage stakeholders across all portfolio functions to maintain a clear understanding of the client’s handover process and Amentum’s approach.
* Oversee monthly stakeholder workshops to achieve sign‑off on key handover documents in preparation for Handover Readiness Reviews and avoid bottlenecks on completion of work packages; support Handover Managers/Coordinators where required.
* Oversee collaboration with project‑led design, construction, commissioning and the client organisation to identify discreet handover packs enabling concurrent delivery throughout the project life‑cycle.
* Monitor the delivery of handover across all projects and work alongside the client as a delivery partner to manage expectations.
* Monitor risks and liaise with risk‑management teams where appropriate.
Qualifications
* Professional membership of a relevant chartered body (e.g. Chartered Quality Institute, Chartered Management Institute).
* Level 7 Management qualification.
* Experienced in project delivery in highly regulated environments, both nuclear and non‑nuclear.
* Understanding of the key principles of construction projects and experience working in a construction environment.
* Excellent time‑management, planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
* ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification (ideal but not essential).
* Willing and able to obtain a Security Clearance level, which includes being a sole UK national and having resided in the UK for the preceding five years.
Benefits
* 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.
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
* Collectively program providing matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
* Work‑life balance and flexibility: hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours available to suit you and the business.
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