About this role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer - Plant Equipment you will join Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester team to support our activities within the Nuclear Sector sector.
You will support the technical delivery of HVAC system design solutions that provide tempered and conditioned air to Reactor Island facilities, alongside systems that safely extract and treat contaminated air prior to atmospheric discharge. You will contribute across concept and detailed design phases, ensuring that ventilation and cooling solutions meet nuclear safety, performance, and legislative requirements.
You will work closely with system leads and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated HVAC and chilled water solutions for safety-critical nuclear environments.
Location: Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester On Site: 2 days in one of the sites Clearance: BPSS Experience Level: 3- 10 YOE Key Responsibilities:
Support delivery of mechanical and plant equipment design solutions for SMR applicationsDevelop and manage technical requirements for plant equipment packagesProduce and review technical deliverables including specifications, calculations and design documentationSupport concept and detailed design activities for miscellaneous plant equipment systemsApply modularisation and standardisation principles to equipment design solutionsCollaborate with suppliers and external partners during equipment development activitiesCoordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical integration and complianceSupport engineering governance, quality assurance and design review activitiesPresent technical solutions and design maturity at stakeholder and programme reviewsAssist with supplier management and technical oversight activitiesSupport delivery of programme milestones, cost and schedule objectives Required Skills:
Knowledge of mechanical or plant equipment engineering principlesExperience developing equipment designs from concept through detailed definitionAbility to manage technical scope and support equipment delivery activitiesExperience producing and reviewing technical engineering documentationStrong collaboration and stakeholder coordination skillsUnderstanding of engineering governance and quality assurance processesAbility to balance technical, cost and programme considerationsAbility to plan work, manage priorities and escalate technical risks appropriatelyRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Desirable Skills:
Experience in nuclear or other safety-critical industriesFamiliarity with verification and validation techniquesExperience working within regulated engineering environments Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
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.