Job Description

Company Description

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ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced

Mechanical Test Lead

Engineer

with strong

systems engineering

and

test delivery

expertise to plan, manage, and execute a broad portfolio of

structural

,

civil

, and

environmental testing programmes

.


In this role, you will take full

technical

and

delivery ownership

of the testing lifecycle -- from early

requirements definition

through to

verification

,

rig design

,

supplier management

, and

test execution

.


You will work closely with

engineering

,

systems

, and

project teams

, acting as the

intelligent customer

to ensure testing is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with

specification

,

budget

, and

schedule

.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Lead the

planning

,

coordination

, and

execution

of structural and environmental test programmes. Own the

test scope

from ambiguous requirements through to completion,

reporting

, and

verification

. Coordinate

structural testing

activities (e.g.,

modular frame corners

,

reinforced concrete

). Oversee

fire barrier testing

and

environmental fire qualification

activities. Manage

test rig design

, working with

suppliers

to define, review, and approve test setups. Conduct internal

planning

and interface with

engineering

,

systems

, and

project management

teams. Manage

supplier

and

contract performance

to ensure delivery to

cost

,

schedule

, and

technical baseline

. Provide

technical oversight

and act as the

intelligent customer

throughout the full test lifecycle

You are...

A strong

systems thinker

able to turn high-level requirements into clear test strategies. Experienced in

structural

,

civil

,

mechanical

, or

environmental

test environments. Comfortable leading

complex technical programmes

. An effective

communicator

, skilled at

stakeholder engagement

.

Detail-oriented

,

delivery-focused

, and confident in decision-making.

Proactive

,

organised

, and able to manage

risk

in dynamic engineering environments.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

Strong background in

mechanical test,

systems engineering

and

technical test leadership

. Proven experience delivering

structural

,

civil

,

mechanical

, or

environmental

tests. Knowledge of

reinforced concrete

,

impact testing

,

fire testing

, or

harsh environment qualification

. Experience in

supplier management

and

contract oversight

within technical projects. Skilled in

planning

,

verification

, and

risk-based delivery management

.

Project management

exposure beneficial.

Desirable:

Experience with

fire testing

or

environmental qualification

programmes. Background in

regulated

or

safety-critical

industries. Familiarity with

rig design

,

experimental setups

, or

large-scale structural testing

. Experience working with

multidisciplinary engineering teams

.

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 & Travel Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings

Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role will 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.