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!

Seeking an Project Engineer to come join our team in Broughton supporting a large‑scale manufacturing systems improvement programme involving SCADA upgrades, factory process optimisation, and LBIP‑aligned methodology. The work spans both remote engineering activity and onsite support within a high‑integrity production environment.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: Fully onsite
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Junior - Mid 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with operational teams to understand SCADA and process requirements
• Review documentation, archive system information, and define upgrade needs
• Write specifications for IT‑related components, tooling, and jigs
• Manage suppliers: raise POs, track progress, oversee technical deliverables
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting activities within factory environments
• Coordinate project actions, chase updates, and ensure corrective work is completed
• Contribute to LBIP methodology and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills:

• SCADA systems experience — proven hands‑on work with industrial control or automation systems
• Manufacturing or industrial environment background — experience working within factory, production, or high‑integrity operational settings
• Technical specification writing — ability to produce clear, structured specs for tooling, jigs, IT components, or system changes
• Supplier coordination — raising POs, managing deliverables, and overseeing external technical work
• Documentation review — confident analysing existing system documentation, archives, and process materials
• Commissioning support capability — able to work onsite to troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and support deployment
• Project coordination skills — action tracking, stakeholder alignment, and driving tasks to completion
• Strong communication with operational teams — able to gather requirements directly from factory personnel and translate them into technical outputs

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Industrial IT knowledge — understanding networks, servers, interfaces, and system architecture
• LBIP or structured methodology familiarity — experience with lean‑based or structured improvement approaches
• Automation or controls background — exposure to PLCs, HMIs, or related systems
• Process optimisation experience — ability to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
• Stakeholder management — confident engaging with operations, engineering, and suppliers
• Problem‑solving mindset — proactive, practical, and able to drive issues to closure

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. 

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 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.