QHSE Engineer Nuclear

As a QHSE Engineer you will support the implementation monitoring and continuous improvement of Quality Health Safety and Environmental processes across project activities. You will work closely with operational teams project managers suppliers and stakeholders to promote compliance reduce risk and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.

The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems.
• Conduct audits inspections and compliance assessments.
• Review and monitor project processes to ensure compliance with client regulatory and company requirements.
• Assist with non-conformance management root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support supplier and subcontractor quality surveillance activities.
• Monitor performance indicators and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Health & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture across project teams.
• Support risk assessments method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct workplace inspections and safety observations.
• Investigate incidents near misses and unsafe conditions ensuring lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry standards.

Environmental Management

• Support environmental management activities and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor compliance with environmental requirements and procedures.
• Assist in the identification and mitigation of environmental risks.
• Contribute to waste management pollution prevention and environmental awareness initiatives.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Produce QHSE reports dashboards and performance metrics.
• Analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the project.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Engineering Quality Health & Safety Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a QHSE Quality HSE or Assurance role within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting audits inspections and investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in report writing and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within the nuclear energy construction infrastructure defence or engineering sectors.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

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 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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time