Nuclear Layout Engineer – MEP & Systems, Derby (Hybrid)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a motivated Layout Engineer to join our nuclear projects team, focusing on MEP routing and assemblies. You will develop layouts that meet technical and commissioning needs, collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers.

You will work within a safety‑driven environment across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. The role requires 4–8 years in plant or piping layout, a relevant engineering degree, and BPSS clearance; on-site Derby with occasional travel to nearby

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant Layout, Piping Layout or general Layout background in complex projects.
• Proven experience delivering installation design programmes to time, cost, and quality.
• Experience leading the development of design solutions from concept to detailed definition using Robust Design methodologies, including DfX and trade‑off studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Conventional Island layouts to ensure all technical and programme requirements are met.
• Progress design packages through the gated Design Review process.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to capture requirements, assumptions, and constraints.
• Understand and manage risks associated with Conventional Island installations, making decisions aligned with programme risk.
• Work in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative standards.
• Collaborate with installation, layout, and CAD engineers to develop module clusters that meet system, component, and transverse requirements.
• Ensure quality is maintained throughout the SMR lifecycle by contributing to technical reviews and project review gates.
• Support configuration and data management, ensuring accurate and controlled design information.

Skills

Plant Layout

Piping Layout

Layout background

Design solutions

Systems Engineering Understanding

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a motivated Layout Engineer to join our nuclear projects team, focusing on MEP routing and assemblies. You will develop layouts that meet technical and commissioning needs, collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers.

You will work within a safety‑driven environment across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. The role requires 4–8 years in plant or piping layout, a relevant engineering degree, and BPSS clearance; on-site Derby with occasional travel to nearby