Senior Mechanical Equipment Engineer (Nuclear & Industrial)

Alten; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Social events & team buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Engineer in the UK to support complex mechanical equipment packages across industrial and energy projects. You’ll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role covers design, integration, manufacture, installation and commissioning, with emphasis on interpreting drawings, specifications and data sheets, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or supporting mechanical equipment packages in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and equipment design.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and data sheets.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, manufacturers or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mechanical equipment packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical activities between engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturers and stakeholders.
• Review and manage technical documentation, specifications, drawings and equipment data sheets.
• Support equipment design, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning activities.
• Monitor package progress against schedule, cost and technical requirements.
• Manage technical queries and support problem resolution during design and manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier engagement, FAT and equipment inspections.
• Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering meetings.
• Identify risks and issues affecting package delivery and support mitigation actions.
• Work with project controls and management teams to ensure successful package execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical equipment packages

Mechanical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Project Management

Equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Engineer in the UK to support complex mechanical equipment packages across industrial and energy projects. You’ll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role covers design, integration, manufacture, installation and commissioning, with emphasis on interpreting drawings, specifications and data sheets, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.