The jobs bonanza forms part of 3,000 jobs being created by the engineering and tech firm over the next few years
A major Humber employer says it is set to create more jobs in the region as part of grand UK expansion plans. Engineering and tech specialist Amentum has announced plans to create 3,000 jobs over the next four years at its bases across the UK, which include its manufacturing factory at Barton.
The US firm, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, already employs around 100 people at the Barton site. While it cannot confirm exact numbers, the company is aiming for significant growth in the coming years.
It says the growth will come from its work in the nuclear power and defence sectors and comes after news that it secured roles on a key Government waste management framework, which includes the handling of nuclear waste. Amentum said it also intends to recruit to its Newcastle and Stockton sites, where it already employs 300 people.
Meanwhile, in the North West it is looking to take on more staff in Cumbria, Warrington, Knutsford and Manchester. Last week, Amentum’s CEO John Heller met with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers.
Mr Heller said: “The US State visit reflects the unique strength of the UK-US partnership and our shared determination to drive economic growth and prosperity. The energy resilience and national security of both nations depend on continued leadership and advances in energy and technology – the focus of this visit.
“Commitments by both governments to back and invest in these industries help drive Amentum’s continued growth and investment in innovation, jobs and skills on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Mark Whitney, president of Amentum Energy & Environment, added: “We are stepping up collaboration between our people on both sides of the Atlantic to ensure that we seize opportunities which are tailor-made for our company. Based on current demand projections, we expect to increase our UK headcount by 50% over the next four years. And we are also investing in digital engineering, AI, and automation to improve the delivery of critical infrastructure and government programmes in the UK and the US.”
Amentum is a lead delivery partner for the UK’s new nuclear power stations at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C and provides key technical and project solutions for small modular reactors and fusion research. It employs about 6,000 people in the UK and recently merged with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses.
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