Senior Engineer – Test Capability (Nuclear)

ALTEN; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Engineer – Test Capability to join their team in the East Midlands (Derby, Warrington, or Manchester). This role involves developing tools, methods, and standards for engineering test programs within the nuclear sector. Key responsibilities include implementing test processes, managing engineering projects, and driving digital improvements. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in regulated industries and a degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering. The position offers various benefits, including flexible working conditions and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in regulated industries, preferably Nuclear.
• Experience managing engineering projects to meet targets.
• Ability to coach engineering teams on technical work.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated test processes and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with tests.
• Drive digital improvements and produce technical documentation.

Skills

Planning and delivering test programmes

Safety-critical industry experience

Stakeholder management

Verification & validation processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

PowerApps

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

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

As a Senior Engineer – Test Capability, you will join Derby team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector. You will play a key role in developing and governing the tools, methods, processes, and standards required for successful engineering test programmes supporting advanced nuclear power systems. This role focuses on verification & validation, test strategy, supplier oversight, digital process improvement, and ensuring that test programmes deliver robust technical evidence to support system design, safety, and regulatory assurance. You will be working in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, contributing to the delivery of next-generation nuclear technology.

Location & Requirements

• Location: Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester - Can be based in any of these sites
• On Site: 3 days per week
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 5-10

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated test processes, standards, methods, and governance frameworks.
• Define and support delivery of engineering test programmes for design development, verification, and validation.
• Ensure tests generate the required evidence for system assurance, compliance, and technical acceptance.
• Collaborate with SMEs, project teams, and suppliers to scope and execute test activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality review of junior engineers’ outputs.
• Support strategic resource planning aligned to programme priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance, technical quality, safety, and delivery metrics.
• Integrate test tools and processes with wider engineering and business systems.
• Drive digital improvements using PowerApps, Power Automate, Azure DevOps, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar tools.
• Produce and review technical documentation including test specifications, calculations, reports, drawings, and P&IDs.
• Support right-first-time delivery through continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience planning and delivering test programmes in engineering environments.
• Background in safety-critical or regulated industries (Nuclear desirable).
• Experience managing engineering projects to time, cost, and quality targets.
• Strong understanding of verification & validation (V&V) processes.
• Experience with structured systems engineering methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to review technical work and coach engineering teams.

Required & Desirable Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent military experience.
• Desirable Skills: Experience within nuclear, power generation, defence, aerospace, or oil & gas sectors.
• Knowledge of digital engineering and automation tools.
• Experience with supplier management and outsourced delivery models.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools.

Additional Information

Why join us?

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.

Benefits & Perks

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• 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.