The 10-year technical services contract, to be confirmed in the next few weeks, is worth £39m for the initial required scope of work, with further options up to £255m.

Two locations have been shortlisted which include Choczewo and Zarnowiec, both close to the Baltic coast for the construction of the nuclear power plant.

The Polish government expects the first plant, which can produce approximately 3,000MW of electricity, to be operational by 2024
AMEC Clean Energy Europe business president Clive White said this is a major step ahead in AMEC’s strategy to grow our nuclear engineering business internationally.

"AMEC has more than 60 years experience in the nuclear sector and this contract will allow us to bring all our skills to be at the forefront of developing Poland’s nuclear industry while also helping to establish new industrial and engineering capability in the country," White added.

AMEC will also provide specific services including licensing and permitting support, supply chain and contract management and health and safety management.

"A big part of our approach is helping our client develop a strong nuclear capability by transferring skills and knowledge from our people to theirs through the life of the contract," White continued.

AMEC select WYG International, TÜV Rheinland and AT Kearney as sub-contractors for the contract.