Technical Project Director

At Amentum, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and innovative manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Amentum provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.  

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Amentum. We are happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

The selected candidate will be employed by Amentum Clean Energy Poland, part of Amentum.

About the Opportunity

As Technical Project Director you'll manage the engineering and technical programme of work through all phases of the design and construction of a Nuclear Power Plant, from inception to completion. Key responsibilities in the role will be:

• Provide direction in programme and project management.

• Contribute to the management of comprehensive and multi-level schedules.

• Manage a multi-disciplined Technical Project Management Delivery team for an organisation.

• Develop, manage, and implement a workforce plan based on programme demand and supply through consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders. (TD and PD).

• Develop/support development of oversight procedures and organization (external resources of personnel included)

• Provide information to support decision making for the Project Director.

• Plan and schedule work, organise teams, processes and tools and compile complex business documents. 

• Build and maintain partnerships among in-country and international stakeholders who have key roles in the program.

• Maintain the highest ethical standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable to the Project Director for the development and implementation of strategic planning and project implementation. 

• Liaising with others on the management of comprehensive and multi-level schedules.

• Delivery and management of the assigned projects within the Service Authorisations to time and within budget.

Here's What You'll Need 

• Experience in the nuclear industry, including leadership roles with specific experience in nuclear new build projects.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage large vendor and contractor organizations.

• Master’s or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience in managing megaprojects (EPC/EPCM), including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and interface management.

• Demonstrated experience working with nuclear regulators and licensing processes.

• In-depth knowledge of nuclear power plant design, construction, commissioning, and operation.

• Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, reactor technologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with international standards (e.g., IAEA, WENRA, ASME, IEEE).

• Nuclear lifecycle management including, nuclear and conventional island design, nuclear construction project execution, plant commissioning, nuclear operations and nuclear decommissioning.

• Chartered status in a related institution.

We Offer

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance.

• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools.

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

• Participation in global projects and process improvements.

• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary.

• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program.

• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00.

• Hybrid or stationary working model — based on your preference.

• Modern office in an attractive location.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected — and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We welcome people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.