Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Compliance

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural integrity and pressure systems compliance activities across nuclear assets
• Support design, assessment, and verification of pressure equipment to ASME and/or RCC-M codes
• Contribute to conformity assessment and regulatory compliance activities (UK nuclear standards)
• Liaise with regulators, supply chain partners, and internal engineering teams
• Provide technical input into pressure boundary integrity and mechanical design reviews
• Support manufacturing, installation, inspection, and lifecycle integrity activities
• Work within multi-disciplinary engineering teams across large-scale infrastructure projects
• Required Skills:
• Background in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in pressure systems, pressure vessels, or structural integrity engineering
• Exposure to regulated industries such as:
• Nuclear
• Power generation
• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Experience working to ASME, RCC-M, or similar pressure design codes
• Understanding of conformity assessment or regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience in large-scale engineering or asset management projects
• Comfortable working in matrix / multi-stakeholder environments
• Knowledge of UK nuclear industry standards and regulators (e.g. ONR)
• Multi-cultural / international project experience
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Chartered Engineer (CEng / IMechE) preferred, or working towards chartership
• Desirable Skills:
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence technical teams and external partners
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team delivery goals
• Awareness of technical limitations and when to escalate or involve specialists
• 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)

Benefits

Additional Information

We are looking for a Mechanical / Pressure Systems Engineer to support structural integrity and pressure equipment compliance activities across major nuclear programmes in the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring pressure systems, vessels, and mechanical assets meet stringent regulatory and design code requirements, working within complex, multidisciplinary project environments.

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