Equipment Engineer- Nuclear

ALTEN UK is seeking a motivated Equipment Engineer to join the TD Equipment Delivery Team supporting the end-to-end delivery of equipment contracts on a major nuclear new build programme.

Reporting to an Engineering Manager you will work within the Equipment Delivery Team as the guiding hand for decisions across equipment design engineering manufacture and installation ensuring that every decision is made in the best interest of the project. This work spans Mechanical Electrical and Instrumentation & Control disciplines and applications are welcomed from engineers with experience in any or all of these fields.

This role offers the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of EPR design and operation to lead and enact pragmatic decision making on a daily basis and to work within a fast-paced high-profile project environment.

• Location: Bristol
• On Site:  3 Days 
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 4- 10YOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of cross-functional technical issues that would otherwise remain unresolved within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) achieving best-for-project solutions with a schedule-conscious approach
• Provide a decisive escalation route for deadlocked issues and act as a catalyst for innovative optioneering
• Work with programme and technical teams on prioritisation and emerging scope topics maximising the efficiency and value of delivery
• Undertake global risk management understanding risks across the project and maintaining up-to-date risk tracking
• Undertake specific risk management bringing escalating issues back under control by putting in place mitigation plans and working with technical and programme teams
• Advocate for pragmatic decision making that respects the overall aims of the project producing and driving delivery-focused mitigation plans for risks and issues
• Maintain a strong focus on optioneering and governance decisions ensuring these are fit for purpose and made at the right level
• Manage the provision of engineering services for the HPC project achieving suitable technical outcomes with a focus on value engineering and optimisation

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Sound pragmatic engineering judgement within a relevant discipline (Mechanical preferred; Electrical considered though the candidate will likely need to work across disciplines)
• Understanding of the nuclear industry including ALARP principles and safety case alignment
• Knowledge of design processes manufacturing and activities related to mechanical equipment
• Understanding of quality requirements and practices
• Adaptable self-starter with strong problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering or  equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of power station design (EPR PWR or other nuclear power station technology)
• Understanding of HPC project structure including the roles of RD the Technical Directorate and Nuclear Services
• Ability to speak French would be helpful

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll 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 industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible 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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time