Process Engineer

ALTEN; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking a Process Engineer to contribute to nuclear waste treatment projects in Bristol. You will support the development and optimisation of process systems, collaborating with mechanical, process and safety engineers to resolve technical issues in a highly regulated environment.

With 2+ years in process, chemical, or mechanical engineering, you will review designs, address open points, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries with safety focus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to support process design reviews and engineering assessments.
• Knowledge of waste treatment, processing equipment, and related plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of process engineering solutions for solid waste treatment.
• Analyse design open points and propose practical, compliant solutions.
• Review process documentation and deliverables to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and safety engineers for system integration.
• Participate in technical meetings and engage with stakeholders across teams.
• Ensure activities comply with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Skills

Process Engineering

Nuclear/Waste

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Military technical background (equivalent experience)

Job 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

Join ALTEN and contribute to the delivery of major nuclear new-build programmes that are critical to the UK's future energy infrastructure. You will support the development and optimisation of waste treatment systems, working on complex process engineering challenges involving mechanical equipment, process performance, and system design. Operating within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll help resolve technical issues, improve engineering solutions, and support the safe delivery of innovative projects in a highly regulated industry.

Location: Bristol
On-site Requirement: 3 days on-site
Seniority: 2+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of process engineering solutions for solid waste treatment systems.
• Analyse design open points and technical issues, proposing practical and compliant engineering solutions.
• Review process documentation, system designs, and engineering deliverables to ensure project requirements are met.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and safety engineers to support system integration activities.
• Participate in technical meetings and engage with stakeholders across engineering and project teams.
• Ensure engineering activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

We are seeking Process Engineers with experience in regulated industries and a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals. Candidates may come from a process, chemical, or mechanical engineering background and should be capable of supporting technical problem-solving activities within complex engineering projects.

Required Skills

• Experience within Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering environments.
• Knowledge of solid waste treatment systems, waste processing equipment, or related engineering applications.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment such as shredders, compactors, conveyors, or associated plant systems.
• Experience investigating technical issues, analysing designs, and developing engineering solutions.
• Experience working within regulated industries with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and technical issue resolution.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities across multiple activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
• Experience within the nuclear, energy, chemical processing, or waste treatment sectors.
• Knowledge of waste management processes and treatment technologies.
• Experience supporting process design reviews and engineering assessments.
• Familiarity with safety case requirements and engineering governance within regulated environments.

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.