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Project Engineer Nuclear

ALTEN


Job Location:

Derby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Engineer to lead and coordinate the delivery of complex engineering work packages within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment.

Acting as the key interface between Project Management and multidisciplinary engineering teams you will be responsible for translating programme objectives into executable engineering plans ensuring scope is delivered safely to quality on schedule and within budget. You will play a critical role in integrating technical activities managing risks coordinating stakeholders and driving successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong project coordination experience looking to take ownership of complex engineering programmes and work alongside industry-leading technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Act as the primary interface between engineering teams and programme/project management functions.
  • Translate project objectives into clear engineering delivery plans.
  • Manage technical risks assumptions issues and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor engineering progress ensuring delivery against schedule cost quality and performance objectives.
  • Coordinate design reviews project meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Support planning forecasting and reporting of engineering deliverables.
  • Ensure engineering scope is delivered in accordance with applicable standards processes and governance requirements.
  • Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines to ensure effective integration of technical solutions.
  • Support supplier and subcontractor management activities including performance deliverables and technical coordination.
  • Drive continuous improvement and the identification of opportunities to enhance project delivery efficiency.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

  • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience delivering engineering projects within a complex or highly regulated environment.
  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing engineering scope risks dependencies and project schedules.
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience presenting technical and project information to senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working within the energy nuclear aerospace defence rail infrastructure or other highly regulated sectors.
  • Knowledge of engineering governance and stage-gate delivery processes.
  • Experience working with external suppliers or engineering subcontractors.
  • Understanding of systems engineering and design integration activities.
  • Project management qualifications or training (APM Prince2 or equivalent).

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


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