Junior Civil Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Assystem GmbH as part of a significant UK nuclear power plant project, focusing on civil/structural engineering. You will lead design changes, coordinate across engineering functions, and ensure adherence to technical standards while contributing to a low carbon energy future. This role offers opportunities for both experienced professionals and recent graduates eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in structural design in regulated industries.
• Strong Excel skills for data tracking and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead kick-off meetings with Civil/Steelwork teams on design topics.
• Manage Open Points and ensure resolution.
• Track progress of technical instructions and milestones.

Skills

Knowledge of design stages

Structural design experience

Strong Excel skills

Organised and proactive

Time management

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role supports a major UK nuclear power plant project within the civil/structural engineering domain.
You’ll operate within a multidisciplinary environment under senior engineering leadership.
Your future team will help implement and manage design changes across project governance.

️ Lead kick-off meetings with Civil and/or Steelwork teams on design topics
️ Take ownership of Open Points and manage their resolution through to closure
️ Ensure technical modifications align with the correct reference configuration
️ Track progress of technical instructions to meet target milestones
️ Coordinate across impacted engineering functions to unblock key issues
️ Record project governance decisions and ensure timely implementation
️ Proactively escalate risks or issues to senior engineers
️ Capture and communicate lessons learnt to benefit wider project teams

My profile

Essential Skills:
Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
Knowledge of design stages – basic to execution
Experience in structural design in regulated industries
Strong Excel skills for data tracking and analysis
Organised and proactive with strong time management

Desired Skills:
️ Experience in design change management processes
️ Familiarity with RCC and Eurocode 3
️ Comfortable working in large multidisciplinary teams
️ Fluency in French is a strong plus
️ Previous experience on nuclear infrastructure projects

Join a project that’s reshaping the UK’s energy future and be part of a team delivering high-impact engineering work. If you’re an electrical engineering specialist ready for your next mission, we want to hear from you.

Benefits include:

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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!