Fuel Handling Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Fuel Handling Engineer to design innovative fuel handling systems for the nuclear industry. You will work on complex mechanical solutions, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to groundbreaking projects. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical design, ideally within regulated sectors.
• Experience with structural assessments and CAD modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design next-gen fuel handling systems from concept to implementation.
• Engage with engineers and stakeholders to align on design goals.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?

You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing?

Are you a Fuel Handling Engineer ready to make a real impact in the nuclear industry? Join a cutting-edge project where you’ll design next-gen fuel handling systems — from concept to implementation — and play a key role in shaping the future of nuclear technology.

Your main responsibilities will be:

You'll be bringing complex fuel handling systems to life. From concept development to detailed design, you’ll work on everything from rails and clamps to cranes, casks, and hydraulic actuators.

• Defining and developing early-stage concepts and mechanical solutions.
• Capturing and refining requirements through optioneering and trade studies.
• Running structural calcs and functional assessments.
• Creating 3D models and supporting with detailed technical reports.
• Engaging with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to align on design goals.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• 3+ years in mechanical design, ideally within a regulated or high-integrity sector.
• Strong experience with structural assessments, CAD modelling and concept development.
• Hands-on involvement with moving mechanical assemblies or fuel handling-style equipment.
• Familiarity with technical report writing, requirement capture and stakeholder collaboration.
  
  

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive
  
  

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Nuclear, Structural, or Design Engineering).
• Confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement and collaborative engineering environments.
• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within highly regulated environments like nuclear, aerospace, defence or related.
  
  

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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