Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear
ALTEN
Full-time
On-site
Derby England United Kingdom
Company 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
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join Derby/ Warrington team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will support nuclear projects, focusing on the design and development of bespoke mechanical handling systems used for the retrieval, handling, and management of radioactive waste where human access is not possible. You will play a key role in supporting long-term, nationally significant nuclear programmes, working closely with mechanical, systems, safety, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Location: Derby or Warrington (Can work from either one site)
On Site: 2 days
Clearance: BPSS
Experience Level: 5- 10 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
Design Mechanical handling equipment
Design Plant systems and engineered equipment
Pipework, vessels, supports and structural steelwork
Equipment used for waste handling, processing or containment
Concept design of waste retrieval and remote handling equipment
Detailed mechanical design and production of manufacturing drawings
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
Support to fabrication, installation and commissioning activities
Mechanical handling systems including lifting, positioning and manipulation
All work is carried out under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
BS 8888 (technical product documentation)
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor
Concept, detail and manufacturing design activities
Mechanical handling principles
CIMAGE (or similar nuclear design / data management tools)
Application of sound engineering judgement.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
You should have awareness of working within regulated environments, including:
CDM Regulations
PUWER
LOLER
Safety-critical design and assurance processes
Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential — experience from defence, oil & gas, heavy plant or offshore engineering is highly transferable.
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.
In short you get:
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.
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.
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 Mechanical Handling Engineer you will join Derby/ Warrington team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector.
As a Mechanical Handling Engineer, you will support nuclear projects, focusing on the design and development of bespoke mechanical handling systems used for the retrieval, handling, and management of radioactive waste where human access is not possible. You will play a key role in supporting long-term, nationally significant nuclear programmes, working closely with mechanical, systems, safety, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Location: Derby or Warrington (Can work from either one site)
On Site: 2 days
Clearance: BPSS
Experience Level: 5- 10 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
Design Mechanical handling equipment
Design Plant systems and engineered equipment
Pipework, vessels, supports and structural steelwork
Equipment used for waste handling, processing or containment
Concept design of waste retrieval and remote handling equipment
Detailed mechanical design and production of manufacturing drawings
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
Support to fabrication, installation and commissioning activities
Mechanical handling systems including lifting, positioning and manipulation
All work is carried out under strict nuclear safety, quality and assurance requirements.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
BS 8888 (technical product documentation)
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor
Concept, detail and manufacturing design activities
Mechanical handling principles
CIMAGE (or similar nuclear design / data management tools)
Application of sound engineering judgement.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
You should have awareness of working within regulated environments, including:
CDM Regulations
PUWER
LOLER
Safety-critical design and assurance processes
Direct nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential — experience from defence, oil & gas, heavy plant or offshore engineering is highly transferable.
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.
In short you get:
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.
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.