Mechanical Project Engineer – Nuclear Layout

ALTEN Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension scheme

Social atmosphere & team buildings

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and coordinate delivery of complex engineering work packages within a highly regulated nuclear environment in the UK. You will bridge Project Management with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure scope is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires translating objectives into executable plans, coordinating reviews, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement across engineering interfaces.

Qualifications

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

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 standards and governance.
• Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines to ensure integration of technical solutions.
• Support supplier and subcontractor management activities, including performance and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and opportunities to enhance delivery efficiency.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Engineering project delivery

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent military experience

Job description

• Mechanical Project Engineer – Nuclear Layout

Mechanical Project Engineer – Nuclear Layout

Mechanical Project Engineer – Nuclear Layout

Company Description

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

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 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, orequivalentmilitary experience.
• 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.

  Additional Information

  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.

  • A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
  • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
  • Private MedicalInsurance
  • 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 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.