Mechanical Project Engineer - Nuclear

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

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex structural steelwork and engineering projects. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers and stakeholders, you will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing engineering documentation and ensuring project deliverables are issued on time and in accordance with quality requirements.

This position would suit candidates who have gained experience within structural engineering, mechanical engineering, steelwork fabrication, construction, industrial projects or document control environments and are looking to develop their project delivery career within a fast-paced engineering setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the successful delivery of structural steelwork and engineering projects from design through to installation.
• Coordinate activities between engineers project management, procurement, fabrication and construction teams.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring records are accurate, up-to-date and compliant with project requirements.
• Track project deliverables, actions, risks and key milestones.
• Organise project meetings, workshops and design reviews, recording minutes and monitoring actions through to completion.
• Monitor the status of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Support document submission and approval processes with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with project reporting, progress updates and performance tracking.
• Maintain document registers, transmittals and project databases.
• Support change management and configuration control activities.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with quality management procedures and document control processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Previous experience as a Project Coordinator, Engineering Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Document Controller or similar position.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, fabrication or infrastructure projects.
• Strong document management and project coordination experience.
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with nuclear, energy, fabrication, manufacturing or construction environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding of engineering project lifecycles from design through delivery.
• Experience within Energy, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Industrial or Construction sectors.
• Exposure to project planning or scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.

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. 

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.