About this role
As a Verification & Validation Engineer - Equipment Qualification, you will join our Systems Engineering team supporting the verification and validation of power station systems and equipment within the Nuclear project.
You will provide technical leadership for complex, safety-critical and business-critical areas of the power station design. The role focuses on developing verification strategies, defining evidence requirements and leading activities that demonstrate design compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle.
You will work closely with design engineers, technical specialists, safety teams and external suppliers to ensure that verification evidence is generated, reviewed and assessed in accordance with regulatory, technical and programme requirements.
Location: Manchester/ Warrington/ Derby (Can be anyone site)On Site: 2 Days Clearance: BPSSExperience Level: 5- 15Key Responsibilities:
Develop verification and validation strategies for assigned systems and technical areasDefine verification objectives, evidence requirements and exit criteriaSupport the verification and validation of the nuclear safety caseDefine and coordinate verification activities including:engineering analysesrig testingqualification activitiesdesign assessmentsReview, audit and collect evidence from internal and supplier-led verification activitiesAssess design compliance against technical and system requirementsProduce technical reports supporting regulatory submissions and engineering decisionsPresent technical evidence and reports to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodiesAct as an intelligent customer for verification and validation activities across internal teams and suppliersCoordinate technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplinesSupport delivery of programme milestones, budgets and schedulesIdentify, manage and escalate technical and programme risksBuild and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholdersMentor and support V&V engineers within the wider teamConduct technical reviews and quality checks of engineering outputs Required Skills:
Strong experience in verification and validation within regulated or safety-critical industriesExperience developing V&V strategies, plans and compliance approachesExperience defining and managing verification activities including testing, analysis and qualificationAbility to assess evidence against system requirements and demonstrate complianceExperience managing complex engineering projects and technical scopeStrong stakeholder coordination and communication skillsExperience managing suppliers and external technical interfacesUnderstanding of systems engineering principles and requirements managementAbility to manage technical uncertainty and evolving requirementsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience conducting technical reviews and providing constructive feedbackRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical. Electrical, Systems or Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (BPSS as a minimum)Desirable Skills:
Experience within the nuclear industry, or other highly regulated sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, or major infrastructure.Knowledge of nuclear regulatory frameworks or safety standards such as ONR safety principles.Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or safety-critical engineering projects. Why join us?
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In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.