Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Altrad; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to oversee engineering workstreams within the nuclear infrastructure sector. The role requires strong expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in high and low voltage systems, and a proven track record in complex projects. Join a leading organization offering competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a BEng STEM degree and Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in evaluating electrical plant and high voltage systems is crucial.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering workstreams and interface with various disciplines.
• Manage design changes and present substantiations to nuclear safety committees.
• Conduct Independent Technical Reviews and provide technical advice.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High Voltage systems

Low Voltage systems

Concept design

Detailed design

Construction stages

Technical documentation

Education

BEng S.T.E.M degree or equivalent experience

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

HVAC

SCADA

PAVA systems

Job description

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: TBC

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role Details:

The purpose of the role is to lead engineering workstreams on the infrastructure with experience interfacing with electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines by supporting Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) in the planning, oversight, supervision, and assessment of the production of the infrastructure design documentation. This will include planning for and supporting integration with internal project stakeholder groups as well as external customer stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead working groups, meetings, and reviews with both consultants and contractors.
• Develop, assess, and maintain nuclear infrastructure design substantiation documents.
• Manage design changes, concessions, and technical justifications for modifications.
• Present design substantiations to nuclear safety committees.
• Develop and oversee Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules and procedures.
• Produce Periodic Reviews of Safety reports.
• Provide technical advice and direction to stakeholders.
• Conduct Independent Technical Review (ITA) and Independent Peer Review (IPR).
• Apply engineering principles to nuclear and high-risk environments.
• Review contractor reports, safety case submissions, calculations, and technical documents.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of British & European design standards and working practices.
• Expertise in High Voltage & Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Skilled in concept design, detailed design, and construction stages across various electrical engineering projects (ideally including industrial/maritime).
• Experienced in evaluating electrical plant and equipment to withstand hazards.
• Proficient in authorising technical justifications and documentation for design modifications in high-hazard industries.
• Familiar with pumps, generators, HVAC, SCADA, PAVA systems, and related industrial equipment.
• Proven track record of providing electrical engineering input in complex projects, particularly within defence or maritime sectors.

Desirable:

• Experience within a high risk environment, such as UK nuclear industry (energy or defence), particularly in the design and assessment safety related structures, systems and components.
• Familiarity with safety case development techniques.
• Knowledge of UK and US nuclear industry regulation and practice and application of relevant nuclear specific codes and standards.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• BEng S.T.E.M degree or similar with equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• Safety case related training or experience.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.