Nuclear Commissioning Capability Engineer

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Commissioning Capability Engineer to lead the development and implementation of commissioning processes for complex projects within the Nuclear Sector. The role involves embedding best practices from the detailed design stage and ensuring robust tools and methods are in place.

The position requires 5–10 years of experience, on-site presence 1–2 days per month, and SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning within regulated industries such as nuclear, oil & gas, or pharma.
• Ability to establish commissioning strategy and write plans at the detailed design stage.
• Experience delivering large, complex programmes of work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and export control considerations.
• Ability to guide multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning capability function with robust processes, tools and guidance.
• Engage with design teams, provide feedback and best-practice guidelines for commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain commissioning assessment processes.
• Apply SQEP principles to commissioning oversight.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes and capability development.
• Ensure compliance with export control and nationality restrictions.
• Support execution of large, complex programmes in a regulated environment.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Nuclear sector

Regulatory knowledge

Export control

Stakeholder engagement

SQEP principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Commissioning Capability Engineer to lead the development and implementation of commissioning processes for complex projects within the Nuclear Sector. The role involves embedding best practices from the detailed design stage and ensuring robust tools and methods are in place.

The position requires 5–10 years of experience, on-site presence 1–2 days per month, and SC clearance.