Hybrid Mechanical Engineer — Lead Nuclear & Fusion Projects

Assystem UK Ltd; Olney; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 1-2 days remote

Employee Committee benefits

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training and career growth

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Assystem UK Ltd in Sunderland invites a Mechanical Engineer to join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will lead work packages for nuclear, marine, and O&G clients, delivering solutions across the project lifecycle with hybrid working.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with project management, and ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost targets while developing your expertise in Eurocode 3 and DNV standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Senior engineering experience in offshore, renewables, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries.
• Solid background in mechanical and structural engineering.
• Proficient with CAD software: Inventor, AutoCAD, and Catia.
• Strong mathematics and reporting skills with engineering documentation experience.
• Familiar with Eurocode 3 and DNV standards; Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks: plan and manage projects for a team of engineers.
• Produce high-quality engineering solutions and report progress to Lead Engineer.
• Mentor junior or graduate engineers and share technical guidance.
• Manage time to meet deadlines, target costs, and quality standards with limited supervision.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Engineering design cycle

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

MathCAD

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Assystem UK Ltd in Sunderland invites a Mechanical Engineer to join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will lead work packages for nuclear, marine, and O&G clients, delivering solutions across the project lifecycle with hybrid working.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with project management, and ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost targets while developing your expertise in Eurocode 3 and DNV standards.