Technical Approver - Engineering for Services (EfS)

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior/lead Technical Approver for Engineering for Services (EfS) in Derby. You will provide independent technical oversight, ensuring quality, compliance and technical integrity across regulated aerospace programmes.

Responsibilities include reviewing deliverables, validating data, and supporting governance activities in a highly regulated environment. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or a military technical background with hands-on experience.
• Experience in EfS, service engineering or MRO environments.
• Experience supporting delegated approval or signatory processes.
• Knowledge of airworthiness and safety-critical engineering activities.
• Exposure to engineering governance or quality management.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to release.
• Verify technical data, calculations and engineering methodologies.
• Ensure V&V activities align with defined processes.
• Confirm acceptance criteria and evidence have been satisfied.
• Identify and escalate technical risks and quality concerns.
• Support technical reviews, audits and governance activities.

Skills

Aerospace experience

V&V principles

Engineering governance

Documentation review

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Military engineering background

Job description

Technical Approver - Engineering for Services (EfS)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Region: Midlands

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!

Join our team as a Technical Approver - Engineering for Services (EfS) and play a key role in assuring the quality, compliance and technical integrity of engineering deliverables within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will provide independent technical oversight, support engineering governance activities, and help drive right-first-time delivery across complex programmes.

Location: Derby (UK)
On-site: Hybrid, As required by business needs
Seniority: Senior Engineer / Technical Lead
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to release.
• Verify technical data, calculations and engineering methodologies.
• Ensure verification and validation (V&V) activities are completed in line with defined processes.
• Confirm acceptance criteria and evidence requirements have been satisfied.
• Identify and escalation technical risks, quality concerns and delivery issues.
• Support technical reviews, audits and engineering governance activities.

Required Skills

• Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of verification and validation (V&V) principles.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering documentation and technical outputs.
• Knowledge of configuration control, engineering governance and quality assurance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong engineering judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to challenge technical decisions constructively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience within Engineering for Services (EfS), service engineering or MRO environments.
• Experience supporting delegated approval or signatory processes.
• Knowledge of airworthiness and safety-critical engineering activities.
• Exposure to technical assurance, engineering governance or quality management.
• Professional registration or progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

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.