Industrial Architect - Nuclear

Assystem; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme

25 days’ paid annual leave

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an experienced Industrial Architect to lead architectural design for Fusion and Modular Nuclear projects in the UK. The role focuses on site masterplanning, multidisciplinary coordination, and ensuring compliance with nuclear and building regulations.

You will drive architectural leadership from concept to construction, integrating engineering disciplines to create resilient, efficient facility layouts and develop BIM/digital twin capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in architecture and ARB registration; ideally Chartered RIBA member.
• Significant experience in nuclear or large-scale regulated projects.
• Familiar with modular construction and digital project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop nuclear site masterplans and lead architectural design from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with engineering and environmental teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Manage spatial design and resolve conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
• Advance BIM and digital twin capabilities for project delivery.

Skills

Nuclear project experience

Modular construction knowledge

BIM Level 2/3

Site masterplanning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Industrial Architecture

Tools

BIM software

Digital twin tools

Job description

• ASSYSTEM Sector: Infrastructure / Building

Company Description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Bolton/London/Newcastle/Derby/Bristol, UK

Assystem is seeking an experienced Industrial Architect to lead architectural design in its Fusion and Modular Nuclear team, focusing on innovative nuclear infrastructure projects including SMR, AMR, and Fusion developments in the UK and internationally. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, site masterplanning, and ensuring compliance with nuclear and building regulations.

Architectural leadership in nuclear projects: The role includes leading architectural design from concept through construction, integrating multiple engineering disciplines to develop resilient and efficient nuclear facility layouts

Key responsibilities: Tasks involve developing nuclear site masterplans, coordinating with engineering and environmental teams, managing spatial design, resolving conflicts, and advancing BIM and digital twin capabilities.

Candidate qualifications: Applicants should hold a master’s degree in architecture, be ARB registered, ideally be a Chartered RIBA member, and have significant experience in nuclear or large-scale regulated projects, with strong skills in planning, industrial building design, and digital tools.

Company values and inclusivity: Assystem emphasizes diversity, equal treatment, and fostering innovation through varied perspectives, encouraging candidates with the right mindset and motivation to apply.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Industrial Architecture
• Proven experience working on large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Previous involvement in power generation projects (thermal, nuclear, or renewables)
• Experience with hazardous or high-security environments
• Knowledge of modular construction or prefabrication techniques
• Familiarity with digital project delivery and BIM Level 2/3 standards

Additional Information

Be part of a once-in-a-generation engineering project that will transform the UK’s energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in a supportive team while contributing to one of Europe’s most ambitious energy programmes.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays +option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• FreeDigital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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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.