Job Description
What will you be doing?
We’re looking for a Structural Integrity Engineer to play a critical role in supporting nuclear safety through materials performance, inspection strategies, and component design assurance.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to the development, implementation, and governance of structural integrity requirements for nuclear-grade components—ensuring designs meet the highest safety and compliance standards.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Your expertise in materials, NDE, or mechanical design will support a broad range of structural integrity tasks, such as:
* Developing structural integrity strategies and detailed technical guidance related to materials and non-destructive examination (NDE)
* Supporting the application and enforcement of structural integrity standards across engineering teams
* Creating outline NDE procedures for forged components in alignment with ASME, ASTM, and ISO standards
* Writing detailed material specifications and aligning supplier requirements with internal quality standards
* Assisting in the development of the Structural Integrity Safety Case for nuclear licensing, and translating high-level requirements into actionable design inputs
* Engaging with component designers, materials engineers, and quality specialists to ensure alignment across safety-critical deliverables
Who are we looking for?
* You're an experienced engineer with a strong background in either structural integrity, materials, or NDE, ideally gained in the nuclear or other highly regulated sector.
You are...
* Passionate about engineering
* result-oriented
* proactive
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
* Experience working on nuclear regulatory submissions or similar processes
* Knowledge of defect tolerance, fitness-for-service, or fracture mechanics principles
* Previous work in nuclear new build, power generation, or safety-critical engineering industries
* Proven experience in structural integrity, materials engineering, mechanical design, or NDE
* Deep understanding of ASME codes and standards (e.g. Section III, XI), plus familiarity with ASTM and ISO standards
* Experience contributing to or developing safety case documentation in regulated environments
* Strong technical documentation and specification writing skills
* Ability to engage with cross-functional teams, challenge technical inputs, and ensure traceability in design
* A degree (BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
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)