Senior Nuclear Commissioning Engineer - Capability Lead

ALTEN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Commissioning Capability Engineer to lead the development and implementation of commissioning processes for complex projects within the Nuclear Sector. The role focuses on embedding best practices from the detailed design stage and ensuring robust rules, tools, and methods are in place on site.

Expect 1-2 days on site, BPSS clearance, and 5-10 years of experience in regulated industries, with strong stakeholder engagement and guidance skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning within nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or other heavily regulated industries.
• Establish commissioning rules, tools, and methods at the detailed design stage.
• Experience delivering large, complex programmes of work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and export control considerations.
• Ability to provide constructive guidance to design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning capability function, ensuring robust processes, tools, and guidance are established.
• Engage with the design team, providing feedback, “dos and don’ts,” and best-practice guidelines for commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain commissioning assessment processes.
• Apply SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) principles to commissioning guidance and oversight.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commissioning processes and capability development.
• Ensure compliance with export control and DOE 810 nationality restrictions.
• Support the execution of large, complex programmes of work within a regulated environment.

Skills

Commissioning in regulated industries

Establish commissioning rules

Large programme delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Guidance to design teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Commissioning Capability Engineer to lead the development and implementation of commissioning processes for complex projects within the Nuclear Sector. The role focuses on embedding best practices from the detailed design stage and ensuring robust rules, tools, and methods are in place on site.

Expect 1-2 days on site, BPSS clearance, and 5-10 years of experience in regulated industries, with strong stakeholder engagement and guidance skills.