Nuclear Process Engineer: Design & Compliance

ALTEN Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Armed Forces Covenant support

Job summary

ALTEN Group is seeking a Process Engineer to support the design and delivery of critical systems on a major UK nuclear project. The role suits candidates with a chemical engineering background or experience in process design of mechanical plant within regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, or Oil & Gas.

You will develop process solutions, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation for Balance of Plant and utility systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience delivering process engineering projects in highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment sizing, and system specifications.
• Understanding of HAZOP/ALARP safety methodologies and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review process engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, datasheets, and specifications.
• Support the design and integration of utility, water treatment, and mechanical process systems.
• Specify and assess process equipment such as pumps, tanks, filters, heat exchangers, and valves.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Manage interfaces with mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, and control & instrumentation teams.
• Support procurement activities, vendor reviews, and commissioning preparation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PFDs and P&IDs

Process calculations

Equipment sizing

Job description

ALTEN Group is seeking a Process Engineer to support the design and delivery of critical systems on a major UK nuclear project. The role suits candidates with a chemical engineering background or experience in process design of mechanical plant within regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, or Oil & Gas.

You will develop process solutions, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation for Balance of Plant and utility systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality