Configuration Controller

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.

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We are supporting a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme at Hinkley Point C.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-level engineer or technical professional to join as a Configuration Controller, supporting the management and control of critical engineering documentation across a large-scale infrastructure project.

This role would suit candidates from civil engineering or technical backgrounds who are highly organised, detail-oriented, and interested in working within a regulated engineering environment. This is not a design role but focuses on document control, configuration management, and engineering governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support configuration control of engineering and project documentation
• Review and manage redline drawings and engineering changes
• Ensure engineering documentation aligns with project and regulatory standards
• Track and manage document revisions and change requests
• Support engineering and project teams with document accuracy and compliance
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with stakeholders
• Maintain configuration records and ensure traceability of changes
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and project functions

Required Skills:

• 2-4 years experience in an engineering, technical, or document control role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with engineering teams
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing engineering documentation or drawings
• Familiarity with configuration control or document management processes
• Experience working in construction, infrastructure, nuclear, or regulated industries
• Understanding of change management processes
• Knowledge of nuclear or major infrastructure projects
• Awareness of the Hinkley Point C programme

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.