Lead Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Power & Fusion Systems

Assystem UK Ltd; West of England; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work: 1–2 days remote per week

Résumé du poste

Assystem UK Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. Reporting to the FEED Engineering Manager, you will lead Front Engineering for Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactors and Fusion projects, guiding a multidisciplinary design team to deliver engineered solutions.

Your mission includes spearheading optioneering, delivering ALARP-compliant designs, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across countries.

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, thermal power, or oil & gas.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of junior staff across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills for internal/external stakeholders.
• Expertise in optioneering and presenting ALARP/BAT arguments.
• Familiarity with ASME, European and UK codes and standards, and product safety legislation.

Responsabilités

• Deliver Front Engineering activities for SMRs, AMRs and Fusion projects.
• Lead an engineering design team and coordinate across disciplines.
• Chair design reviews and lead HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Optioneering

HAZID/HAZOP

Systems engineering

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Security clearance eligibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

ASME standards

European codes

UK codes

Description du poste

Assystem UK Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. Reporting to the FEED Engineering Manager, you will lead Front Engineering for Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Modular Reactors and Fusion projects, guiding a multidisciplinary design team to deliver engineered solutions.

Your mission includes spearheading optioneering, delivering ALARP-compliant designs, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across countries.