Graduate Process Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem invites you to join its two-year Graduate Programme in the UK, applying chemical and process engineering principles to real projects across the energy sector. You will develop ideas that connect safety, performance and wider design while gaining hands-on experience.

You will support process design, prepare calculations and reports, and collaborate with EC&I, mechanical and project teams. A structured training programme includes relocation within the UK.

Qualifications

• Have, or expect to achieve, a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Are curious, motivated to learn and ready to put ideas into practice.
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working with others.
• Can think logically, solve problems and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support process design, analysis, optimisation and engineering assessments.
• Prepare process calculations, datasheets, flow diagrams and technical reports.
• Contribute to requirements definition, design reviews and technical assurance.
• Work with mechanical, EC&I, safety and project teams to manage interfaces.
• Help identify process risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Job description

Meeting the challenges of the energy transition and strengthening our sovereignty are among the key priorities of the 21st century. At the heart of these challenges, Assystem supports its clients in delivering their most strategic projects. To achieve this, our 8,000 Switchers leverage their expertise in engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Operating in 13 countries (Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North America), we contribute to the development of new nuclear power generation capacities, the operational maintenance of existing facilities, and the design and delivery of critical infrastructure, particularly in the defence sector.

Your Future Team

Are you interested in how complex industrial processes are designed, improved and delivered safely? Join our two year Graduate Programme and build hands on experience working on some of the energy sector’s most exciting challenges.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

You’ll apply chemical and process engineering principles to real projects. You’ll see how process decisions connect with safety, performance and wider designs, while developing confidence to contribute your own ideas.

Your main responsibilities include:

Support process design, analysis, optimisation and engineering assessments.

Prepare process calculations, datasheets, flow diagrams and technical reports.

Contribute to requirements definition, design reviews and technical assurance.

Work with mechanical, EC&I, safety and project teams to manage interfaces.

Help identify process risks, constraints and opportunities for improvement.

Why Join Us?

Give purpose to your career by joining a company that contributes sustainably to the production of low-carbon, competitive, and sovereign energy.

Explore a wide variety of projects and careers within a strong group, ensuring stimulating and diverse assignments throughout your career.

Develop your skills through an ambitious training program: 5,000 employees trained and more than 100,000 training hours delivered each year.

Qualifications

Your Strengths and Requirements for Success

We’re looking for graduates who:

Have, or expect to achieve, a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Are curious, motivated to learn and ready to put ideas into practice.

Communicate clearly and enjoy working with others.

Can think logically, solve problems and pay attention to detail.

Are excited by the opportunity to build a career on complex projects.

Additional Information

Eligibility Requirements:

To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and a UK resident, as this is required for the type of work we do. You’ll also need to be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with some roles requiring higher levels of clearance.

As part of the programme, you should also be willing to relocate or travel within the UK, and we’ll provide relocation support where needed.

Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre at one of our UK offices.

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.