Mechanical Equipment - Nuclear

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!

We are seeking a capable Mechanical Equipment Engineer to support the delivery of complex mechanical equipment packages across major industrial, energy and infrastructure programmes.

This role is ideal for engineers with experience in the design, integration, manufacture, installation or delivery of mechanical equipment and machinery. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and project teams to ensure equipment packages are delivered safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with technical and quality requirements.

The successful candidate will have experience working with industrial mechanical systems such as shredders, compactors, conveyors, handling equipment, processing equipment, rotating machinery or similar mechanical components.

Key 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, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and equipment inspections.
• Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering meetings.
• Identify risks and issues affecting package delivery and support mitigation actions.
• Work closely with project controls and project management teams to ensure successful package execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned activities.

Required Skills:

• Experience delivering or supporting mechanical equipment packages within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and equipment design.

Experience working with one or more of the following:

• Shredders
• Compactors
• Conveyors
• Material Handling Equipment
• Mechanical Process Equipment
• Waste Processing Equipment
• Rotating Equipment
• Pumps
• Industrial Machinery
• Mechanical Handling Systems
• Processing Plant Equipment
• Heavy Industrial Equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, manufacturers or contractors.
• Understanding of quality assurance and engineering documentation processes.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent military experience.

• Experience in mechanical engineering, equipment delivery, manufacturing or industrial projects.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within waste management, recycling, industrial processing, energy, nuclear or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning or testing activities.
• Knowledge of procurement and supplier management processes.
• Familiarity with safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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. 

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.