Construction Project Engineer

Assystem; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering company as a Construction Project Engineer in Bridgwater, where you will support critical site-based nuclear projects. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and managing the effective delivery of engineering projects in a complex environment while contributing to the clean energy transition.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme with 8% company contribution

25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering is essential.
• Experience in delivering complex projects desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination from concept through to commissioning.
• Support Project Manager in safety, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Track programme progress and escalate risks.

Skills

Knowledge of APM principles

Leadership of multi-functional teams

Strong reporting and communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

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At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. In the UK, we’re delivering low-carbon energy solutions through nuclear and digital infrastructure. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking missions that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Your future team will lead delivery on one of the UK’s most complex nuclear sites, bringing together disciplines across commissioning, construction, and operations.

️ About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. In the UK, we’re delivering low-carbon energy solutions through nuclear and digital infrastructure. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking missions that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Your future team will lead delivery on one of the UK’s most complex nuclear sites, bringing together disciplines across commissioning, construction, and operations.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role supports the safe and effective delivery of site-based nuclear projects.

You’ll lead planning and coordination from concept through to commissioning.

Your future team bridges engineering, commercial, and construction functions.

️ Support the Project Manager across safety, schedule, cost, and quality targets

️ Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams on assigned projects and packages

️ Work with Pre-Operations and Commissioning to develop clear requirements

️ Maintain project documentation including briefs, plans, and quality frameworks

️ Track programme progress and escalate risks or issues as required

️ Drive adherence to contract scope, timelines, and deliverables

️ Support planning, procurement, and stakeholder alignment activities

️ Review documentation, contractor deliverables, and ensure site integration

Qualifications

Essential Skills

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Knowledge of APM principles and experience delivering complex projects

Proven ability to lead multi-functional project teams on live sites

Awareness of CDM Regulations and UK H&S legislation

Ability to manage cost, scope, and scheduling in a live project environment

Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Fluent in English

️ Desired Skills

️ Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries

️ Knowledge of Quality Assurance and project governance frameworks

️ Experience in procurement, contractor coordination, or tendering

️ French language skills

️ Familiarity with contract frameworks and commercial tools

Additional Information

Why You Should Apply

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear infrastructure projects. This is your opportunity to lead exciting site-based delivery packages and help shape the future of clean energy in the UK and beyond.

Benefits include:

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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