Infrastructure and Utilities Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in the UK is seeking a utilities manager for a full-time on-site position at Hinkley Point C. The role requires managing daily delivery of utilities support services and overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have an engineering background, strong construction site experience, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers significant responsibility and opportunities for growth in a key project contributing to the UK's energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery of core utilities support service.
• Oversee compliance with site controls and regulations.
• Build effective relationships with service contract partners.
• Ensure contractor competence and address capability gaps.
• Implement delivery plans aligned with project needs.
• Intervene early to maintain service performance.
• Develop procedures supporting strategic goals.
• Contribute to technical specifications for procurement.
• Coordinate to align utilities work with broader plans.
• Work cooperatively with local supply chain partners.

Skills

Engineering background with utilities experience

Strong experience on active construction sites

Ability to manage delivery in fast-changing environments

Proven coordination of contractors

Clear communication skills

Experience in large project structures

Strong organization and time management

Flexibility in changing scopes

Comfortable on a regulated construction site

Commitment to cooperation with local partners

Job description

⚡️💡About Assystem
Assystem is a global leader in engineering, digital, and project management services, driving the UK’s energy transition since 1996. With our near 8000 Switchers worldwide, we combine deep engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex, low‑carbon infrastructure. In the UK, we’re proud to support landmark nuclear projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes.

🤝Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. Here, you'll work on world‑class energy‑transition missions, collaborating with top teams delivering HinkleyPointC, SizewellC and SMRs. Become part of an elite global community, driving innovation and excellence every day.

Please note – we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission
This is a full time on site role at Hinkley Point C, so you’ll need to live within commuting distance of Bridgwater or be ready to relocate, with support available.

The position offers a chance to take on broader responsibility across temporary infrastructure and utilities, ideal for someone ready to move into a first managerial style role.

A key focus is shaping the planning and coordination of temporary construction assets while learning how these services operate across a major project.

The role supports the smooth, safe running of daily construction activity, giving you real ownership over a vital service area as you grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• 🚧 Manage daily delivery of a core utilities support service
• 📋 Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory and site controls
• 🤝 Build effective working relationships with the service contract partner
• 🛑 Ensure contractor competence and accelerate capability gaps quickly
• 📆 Implement delivery plans to meet project needs and schedules
• 🔎 Intervene early to prevent issues and protect service performance
• 📝 Help develop procedures that support strategy within your work area
• 📑 Contribute to technical specifications for procurement activities
• 🔗 Coordinate with site teams to align utilities work with wider plans
• 🌍 Work cooperatively with local supply chain partners

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 🔧 Engineering background with utilities experience like pumps, lighting or dewatering
• 🏗️ Strong experience working on active construction sites
• 📊 Ability to manage delivery in fast changing site environments
• 👷 Proven coordination of contractors or service teams
• 🗣️ Clear communication and confident relationship building on site
• 📁 Experience working within large or complex project structures
• ⏱️ Strong organisation and effective time management skills
• 🔄 Flexible approach to changing scopes and priorities
• 📡 Comfortable working on a highly regulated construction site
• 🤝 Commitment to working cooperatively with local supply chain partners

Additional Information

⚠️ Please note: Due to project security requirements, unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🌟 Ready to shape the future? Join your future team on-site at one of the most ambitious nuclear power projects in Europe. Be part of a collaborative mission to uphold the highest construction and quality standards.

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.