Construction Project Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector seeks a Construction Project Engineer in Bridgwater. This role involves planning and coordinating site-based projects, ensuring safety and quality targets are met while leading multi-disciplinary teams. Benefits include hybrid working, pension contributions, and generous annual leave policies.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

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

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multi-functional project teams on live sites.
• Knowledge of APM principles and experience delivering complex projects.
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and UK H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager across safety, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams on assigned projects.
• Track programme progress and escalate risks or issues as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Construction Project Engineer, Bridgwater

Client:

ASSYSTEM

Location:

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

268aec3c6752

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

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.