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. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. 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 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
Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.
As a result of this increasing demand for our services we are looking for a Planning Co-ordinator to join our SWMRF team in Warrington, providing expertise to the project, to facilitate and deliver Planning Permission related matters to agreed strategies and timescales.
The role
As a Planning Co-ordinator you will be the main point of contact within, and behalf of, the SWMRF project for Statutory and internal Planning Matters. Responsibilities shall include, but not limited to, the following:
Lead the delivery of key documentation associated with Planning matters such as strategies, delivery plans and Planning submissions.
Provide accurate and timely information and reports regarding the task status, activities and performance.
Early identification of risks/ issues/ concerns that either have the potential or will impact the task baseline.
Proposing, agreeing, implementing and reporting corrective actions to secure the task baseline.
Ensuring Planning related deliverables meet quality requirements.
Liaison with project stakeholders including Design, Environmental Management, Construction and Project Management.
As a Planning Co-ordinator you will already have:
A degree in a relevant field such as urban planning, geography, relevant science or engineering.
Membership of relevant institution or professional body such as Royal Town Planning Institute.
Practical experience in planning or a related field
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Knowledge of planning laws, regulations, and procedures.
Engagement in ongoing training and development to stay updated with the latest planning policies and practices is often required.
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.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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