Layout Engineer- Nuclear
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
We are seeking a motivated Layout Engineer to join our growing team supporting the design and delivery of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) routing and assemblies within Nuclear Projects.
In this role you will develop layouts arrangements and modularised assemblies ensuring they meet technical manufacturing installation and commissioning requirements. Working at the heart of a multidisciplinary engineering environment you will collaborate closely with layout installation CAD and systems engineers to develop module clusters that meet all system and transverse requirements.
- Location:
Derby - On Site:
Remote with Occasional site visit to Manchester/ Derby/ Warrington - Anyone site - Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 4-8 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate Conventional Island layouts to ensure all technical and programme requirements are met.
- Progress design packages through the gated Design Review process.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to capture requirements assumptions and constraints.
- Understand and manage risks associated with Conventional Island installations making decisions aligned with programme risk.
- Work in accordance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative standards.
- Collaborate with installation layout and CAD engineers to develop module clusters that meet system component and transverse requirements.
- Ensure quality is maintained throughout the SMR lifecycle by contributing to technical reviews and project review gates.
- Support configuration and data management ensuring accurate and controlled design information.
- Apply knowledge of risk management data driven manufacturing installation process improvement and construction planning to optimise design outcomes.
Qualifications :
Required Skills:
- Experience in Plant Layout Piping Layout or general Layout background in complex projects.
- Proven experience delivering installation design programmes to time cost and quality.
- Experience leading the development of design solutions from concept to detailed definition using Robust Design methodologies including DfX and tradeoff studies.
- Strong logical problem solving skills and engineering judgement to determine optimal modular arrangements.
- Systems Engineering Understanding
- Requirements management
- Stakeholder management
- Technical and programme risk management
- Design for throughlife operation nuclear safety fault scenarios and EMIT
- Gated Design Review processes
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in nuclear power generation or other safety-critical industries
- Knowledge of ONR safety principles INPO guidance or similar regulatory frameworks
Additional Information :
Why join us
We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN youll 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…
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