About this role
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
What will you be doing?
ALTEN UK is seeking a Electrical Engineer (Cable Routing) to support key infrastructure on a major programme within a Nuclear Project in Bristol. You’ll play a hands-on role in structuring and managing the flow of electrical and instrumentation cables, contributing to the safe and efficient routing of critical systems. This is a fantastic entry point into high-integrity engineering environments with real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cable routing structures for power, I&C (Instrumentation and Control), and other electrical systems.
- Interpret layout and electrical diagrams to ensure accurate and compliant routing from origin to endpoint.
- Support senior engineers in the layout and integration of cable trays, ducts, and penetrations across facilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cable routing aligns with system architecture and site requirements.
- Perform basic checks for separation, bundling, and interconnectivity to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.
- Contribute to documentation and support handover preparation for routed cabling systems.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Engineers with 2-12 years of experience in an electrical engineering or related field.
- Understanding of cable types including power cables, control cables, and I&C cables.
- Interest in working within highly regulated and technical environments such as energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Familiarity with routing tools, schematics, and physical layout coordination is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from experienced engineering teams.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in cable routing, site layouts, or electrical infrastructure design is beneficial.
- Exposure to energy or industrial projects (nuclear, power generation, infrastructure) is a bonus but not essential.
Additional Information
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)
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.
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 Gov.UK. 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.
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About ALTEN
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ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences β Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.
OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROWβS WORLD TODAY
We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrowβs world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present.
A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence.
πΉ 12 Industries covered
πΉ 21 Delivery Centers
πΉ 6,500+ Clients
FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES
The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clientsβ needs.
We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
What you'll do
- The Electrical Engineer will design and implement cable routing structures for various electrical systems and support senior engineers in the layout and integration of cable trays and ducts. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety and technical standards.
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