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At Amentum, we are dedicated to engineering the future, tackling challenges in science, security, and sustainability while championing innovation, integrity, and collaboration. We’re looking for a passionate leader to help shape the future of nuclear energy as part of the Sizewell C (SZC) project, the United Kingdom’s largest megaproject, delivering low‑carbon electricity to six million homes for 60 years.
Vacancy Overview
The Rail Delivery Manager will lead the safe, coordinated, and efficient delivery of major rail infrastructure, forming part of the Off Site Delivery sub‑programme within the SZC Site Delivery Programme. Responsible for developing and executing the implementation plan for rail projects, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and safety targets.
Principal Accountabilities
* Define work scope and manage interfaces with other programme areas
* Secure and coordinate project resources, maintaining SQEP standards and identifying capability gaps
* Develop integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions that meet implementation plan requirements
* Maintain effective stakeholder communication and represent the project in external forums
* Drive safe delivery on time, within budget, and to technical and sustainability requirements
* Track progress against milestones, budgets, and deadlines; report to senior stakeholders
* Identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and implement change controls for allocated projects
* Ensure Level 3 schedules are developed, maintained, and aligned with Level 1 and Level 2 schedules
* Review contractor Level 3 schedules and 16‑week rolling programmes
* Maintain the List of Deliverables (LOD) for allocated scopes
* Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and support continuous improvement
* Capture lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing
* Coordinate interfaces with adjacent projects and ensure alignment with wider programme objectives
* Ensure contract requirements are fulfilled, assured, and supported through audits as needed
Here’s What You’ll Need
* Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary rail projects in complex, regulated environments (nuclear or similar advantageous) through full lifecycle from concept to handover
* Experience developing and delivering engineering design, contract strategies, and construction execution plans
* Strong background in EPCM project environments
* Expertise in procurement and management of complex contracts
* Competence in environmental requirement implementation
* Proficient in cost, risk, schedule, and change control, including Earned Value Management
* Experience managing commercial claims and negotiations
* Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders such as Network Rail, ORR, local authorities, internal engineering teams, contractors, and community groups
* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project interfaces
* Working knowledge of key railway and Network Rail standards (e.g., GRIP, Engineering Management for Projects, AMP, DWWP)
* Strong project management, financial management, and change control skills
* Skilled user of estimating, scheduling, and risk management tools
* Experience managing contractors and consultants under NEC contracts
* Excellent analytical and numerical capability
* Able to work effectively with project data systems (Outlook 365, MS Teams, A‑Site, Teamcenter, BIM models, GIS)
Qualifications
* Degree‑qualified with chartered status in engineering, construction, or a related discipline
* Good knowledge of CDM Regulations
* Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification
* Appropriate CSCS certification
Our Culture & EEO Statement
Our values are built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We place people at the core of our business and believe that supporting one another through a culture of care leads to shared success. We are committed to embedding inclusion in all that we do and welcome employees from all backgrounds, identities, and statuses.
We partner with Vercida to help us attract and retain diverse talent. Amentum is a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact matt.jones1@global.amentum.
Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to protected characteristics such as race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military 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 can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under law. Learn more about your rights under federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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