Amec has won a £35million deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply research and technology (R&T) services.
The work, for the MOD’s Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme (NNPP), is worth approximately £35m over five years.
The contract win has secured 70 jobs at Amec’s bases in Warrington and Dorchester.
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin said:“Long-term investment in innovative research and technology like this is absolutely essential to ensuring that Britain’s nuclear programme remains cutting-edge.
“Underpinned by the UK’s rising Defence budget and £178 billion 10 year equipment plan, this new deal will help protect Britain and secure scores of highly skilled jobs in Warrington and Dorset.”
The deal includes materials performance, materials science, modelling, code development, thermal hydraulics and non-destructive testing and examination.
Clive White, president of Amec Foster Wheeler Clean Energy, added: “We are valued for our technical expertise, comprehensive laboratory and analytical resources, strong relationships with academia, and best-in-class project and programme management. We are proud to serve this vital national programme, continuing the important work we have done for many years.”