Data Analyst/Configuration Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK
Bridgwater
2 weeks ago
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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 and 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.

Job Description

We are supporting a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme and are looking for a Data Analyst/Configuration Engineer with strong data engineering and reporting skills. The role will be based either in Bristol or Bridgewater with a hybrid schedule, two days a week on site and the rest remote.

This role will focus on managing engineering configuration data, supporting design change processes, and developing dashboards and reporting tools to support engineering and project delivery teams.

We are building a whole team so are looking from engineers with 2-10 years of experience in Data Analytics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain engineering configuration and design change records
  • Perform weekly and monthly updates of engineering and project datasets
  • Clean, reconcile, validate, and link data from multiple engineering and project sources
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI
  • Use Databricks and Python and Power BI to transform, automate, and manage engineering data workflows
  • Support preparation of reports and visualisations for senior leadership
  • Investigate and resolve configuration and data quality issues
  • Support configuration change management and governance processes
  • Document processes, configuration records, and data definitions
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders to resolve data and configuration issues
QualificationsRequired Skills
  • Experience working as a Configuration Engineer, Data Engineer, or similar role within engineering projects
  • Strong experience with Databricks for data processing and management
  • Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, or reporting
  • Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI
  • Experience managing engineering data, configuration records, or technical documentation
  • Experience supporting design change, configuration control, or engineering lifecycle processes
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve data and configuration issues
  • Experience working in complex, highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, energy, rail, or similar)
Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
  • Experience with Data Bricks
Desirable Skills
  • Experience working on nuclear or large infrastructure programmes
  • Experience with engineering document management systems
  • Understanding of configuration management standards and governance
  • Experience working with complex engineering datasets
Additional InformationWhy 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.

Security Clearance: 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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