Infrastructure and Utilities Engineer

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

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Utilities Manager for a full-time role at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. The position demands strong experience in active construction sites and excellent communication skills for coordinating contractors. Responsibilities include managing core utilities support services, ensuring compliance with site regulations, and building effective relationships with partners. The role offers flexible working hours, a robust pension scheme, and comprehensive employee support services.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3× Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24 / 7 Employee Support Line

Qualifications

• Engineering background with utilities experience like pumps or lighting.
• Strong experience working on active construction sites.
• Proven coordination of contractors or service teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery of a core utilities support service.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and site controls.
• Build effective working relationships with the service contract partner.

Skills

Engineering background with utilities experience

Experience on active construction sites

Ability to manage delivery in fast changing environments

Proven coordination of contractors

Clear communication skills

Experience in large complex projects

Strong organization skills

Flexible approach to changing priorities

Comfortable in regulated construction sites

Commitment to cooperation with local partners

Job description

Company 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 elevate 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.

Benefits

• 🕒 Flexible working hours
• 🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)
• 🏖️ 25 days’ 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 & 3× Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• 💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert‑led fitness classes
• 📞 24 / 7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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