Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Nuclear Fuel Handling

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Buy & Sell Holiday

8% Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Digital Gym Access

Exclusive Discounts

24/7 Employee Support Line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem in Bridgwater area is seeking a commissioning lead for radioactive waste systems on a major nuclear project. You will deliver commissioning activities, lead technical teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical/nuclear engineering with experience commissioning large industrial or power systems, and possess strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems within industrial environments.
• Experience commissioning large industrial or power generation systems.
• Nuclear sector experience, particularly Nuclear Island systems preferred.
• Experience developing commissioning procedures and test documentation.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system validation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documentation supporting testing and system validation activities.
• Manage full commissioning lifecycle for multiple radioactive waste systems.
• Review plant designs to optimise commissioning and operational readiness.
• Lead commissioning test programmes and analyse commissioning results.
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel during on-site activities.
• Produce reports demonstrating system readiness and commissioning outcomes.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning planning, milestones and project delivery objectives.
• Maintain safe and effective interfaces throughout commissioning activities.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Stakeholder management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fluent English

Education

Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering

Job 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.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you'll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

About Assystem

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.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you'll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Job Description

This role supports major nuclear programmes and is ideally suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or those willing to relocate with relocation support available.

You will lead commissioning activities for critical radioactive waste systems across a major nuclear project.

The role combines commissioning delivery, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycle phases.

• Develop commissioning documentation supporting testing and system validation activities
• Manage full commissioning lifecycle for multiple radioactive waste systems
• Review plant designs to optimise commissioning and operational readiness
• Lead commissioning test programmes and analyse commissioning results
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel during on-site activities
• Produce reports demonstrating system readiness and commissioning outcomes
• Collaborate with designers, contractors and operational stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and regulatory requirements
• Support commissioning planning, milestones and project delivery objectives
• Maintain safe and effective interfaces throughout commissioning activities

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical, Nuclear, Process or Power Engineering
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems within industrial environments
• Experience commissioning large industrial or power generation systems
• Nuclear sector experience, particularly Nuclear Island systems preferred
• Experience developing commissioning procedures and test documentation
• Knowledge of nuclear safety requirements and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and system validation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal

Additional Information

What we offer

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
• 8% Company Pension Contributions
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
• Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
• Paid Professional Membership Fees
• Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

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.