Mechanical Handling Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN LTD - UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Handling Engineer to join their Derby/Warrington team. This role focuses on designing and developing bespoke mechanical handling systems for the nuclear sector, involving the retrieval and management of radioactive waste. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a range of benefits and emphasizes career development within a diverse engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience level: 5-10 years in a relevant field.
• Awareness of working within regulated environments.
• Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical handling equipment.
• Support fabrication, installation and commissioning activities.
• Conduct detailed mechanical design and produce manufacturing drawings.
• Work under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.

Skills

BS 8888

GD&T

AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor

Concept, detail and manufacturing design activities

Mechanical handling principles

CIMAGE

Application of sound engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Job description

Overview

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join the Derby/ Warrington team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.

As a Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will support nuclear projects, focusing on the design and development of bespoke mechanical handling systems used for the retrieval, handling, and management of radioactive waste where human access is not possible. You will play a key role in supporting long-term, nationally significant nuclear programmes, working closely with mechanical, systems, safety, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Location: Derby or Warrington (Can work from either one site)
• On Site: 2 days
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 5- 10 YOE

Key Responsibilities

• Design Mechanical handling equipment
• Design Plant systems and engineered equipment
• Pipework, vessels, supports and structural steelwork
• Equipment used for waste handling, processing or containment
• Concept design of waste retrieval and remote handling equipment
• Detailed mechanical design and production of manufacturing drawings
• Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
• Support to fabrication, installation and commissioning activities
• Mechanical handling systems including lifting, positioning and manipulation
• All work is carried out under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• BS 8888 (technical product documentation)
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor
• Concept, detail and manufacturing design activities
• Mechanical handling principles
• CIMAGE (or similar nuclear design / data management tools)
• Application of sound engineering judgement

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

You should have awareness of working within regulated environments, including:

• CDM Regulations
• PUWER
• LOLER
• Safety-critical design and assurance processes
• Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential — experience from defence, oil & gas, heavy plant or offshore engineering is highly transferable.

Additional Information

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 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.

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.