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Fuel Handling Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UKDerby, England, United Kingdom

23 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

Are you a Fuel Handling Engineer ready to make a real impact in the nuclear industry? Join a cutting-edge project where you’ll design next-gen fuel handling systems — from concept to implementation — and play a key role in shaping the future of nuclear technology .

Your main responsibilities will be :

You'll be bringing complex fuel handling systems to life. From concept development to detailed design, you’ll work on everything from rails and clamps to cranes, casks, and hydraulic actuators.

Defining and developing early-stage concepts and mechanical solutions.
Capturing and refining requirements through optioneering and trade studies.
Running structural calcs and functional assessments.
Creating 3D models and supporting with detailed technical reports.
Engaging with engineers, analysts and stakeholders to align on design goals.

Who are we looking for?

3+ years in mechanical design, ideally within a regulated or high-integrity sector.

Strong experience with structural assessments, CAD modelling and concept development.

Hands-on involvement with moving mechanical assemblies or fuel handling-style equipment.

Familiarity with technical report writing, requirement capture and stakeholder collaboration.

You are...

Passionate about engineering

result-oriented

proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Nuclear, Structural, or Design Engineering).

Confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement and collaborative engineering environments.

Experience in mechanical design, ideally within highly regulated environments like nuclear, aerospace, defence or related.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get :

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style

A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers

A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries

A competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings

Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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