Operational Development Engineer

ALTEN is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Operational Development Engineer to support business performance and operational improvement activities across a major engineering programme. This role is ideal for candidates with an engineering background who enjoy working with data, identifying trends and transforming complex information into meaningful insights. Whilst a Mechanical Engineering background would be advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates across all engineering disciplines. You will play a key role in reviewing, collating and analysing operational data, supporting stakeholders through accurate reporting and helping drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Gather, validate and consolidate data from multiple operational and engineering sources. - Develop, maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards using Microsoft Excel. - Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance improvements. - Produce regular reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and management teams. - Support operational planning and decision-making through data-driven insights. - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and investigate performance deviations. - Ensure data accuracy, consistency and integrity across reporting processes. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data collection and reporting methodologies. - Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives. Required Skills: - Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: - Pivot Tables - VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP - Complex formulas - Data manipulation and analysis - Dashboard creation - Experience working with large volumes of data and producing reports. - Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to a variety of stakeholders. - Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Experience using Power BI, Power Query or similar business intelligence tools. - Experience in engineering, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure or other technical sectors. - Understanding of operational performance management and KPI reporting. - Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives. - Knowledge of project controls or programme delivery environments.