Mechanical Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Bristol for the Hinkley Point C project. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing stakeholder interactions to resolve design challenges. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical design and installation. The position offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension plan and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, installation, and/or commissioning.
• Ability to independently manage and escalate relevant issues.
• Strong understanding of CDM, EN, ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical equipment meets safety standards.
• Respond to queries, non-conformances, and change requests.
• Coordinate technical support and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stakeholder management

Understanding of construction standards

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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You will play a crucial role as a Mechanical Engineer on the Hinkley Point C project, fully embedded into the client function. You will be reporting to the Engineering Lead , and your expertise will ensure that the mechanical equipment meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, while interfacing with various stakeholders to resolve complex design challenges.

️ Respond to general queries, non-conformances, change & exemption requests.
️ Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulation requirements.
️ Challenge and align design decisions with project strategies.
️ Coordinate support from external organizations as needed.
️ Contribute to the resolution and closure of outstanding technical issues.
️ Assess and address technical risks within the mechanical scope.
️ Maintain strong relationships with Responsible Designers and stakeholders.
️ Report operationally to an Engineering Lead.

Job Description

The Job Mission

You will play a crucial role as a Mechanical Engineer on the Hinkley Point C project, fully embedded into the client function. You will be reporting to the Engineering Lead , and your expertise will ensure that the mechanical equipment meet stringent safety and regulatory standards, while interfacing with various stakeholders to resolve complex design challenges.

️ Respond to general queries, non-conformances, change & exemption requests.
️ Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulation requirements.
️ Challenge and align design decisions with project strategies.
️ Coordinate support from external organizations as needed.
️ Contribute to the resolution and closure of outstanding technical issues.
️ Assess and address technical risks within the mechanical scope.
️ Maintain strong relationships with Responsible Designers and stakeholders.
️ Report operationally to an Engineering Lead.

Qualifications

Essential Skills
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in mechanical design, installation, and/or commissioning.
Strong understanding of construction and installation industry standards (CDM, EN, ASME).
Ability to independently manage and escalate relevant issues.

Desired Skills
️ Experience in multidisciplinary technical environments.
️ Strong stakeholder management skills.
️ Understanding of welding techniques would be an advantage, but not essential.
️ Experience in a site-based engineering role.

Additional Information

Why Apply?

Be part of your future team that’s at the forefront of the nuclear industry, working on missions critical to the energy transition. This is your chance to influence major projects and develop your career with one of the largest nuclear engineering firms globally.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Generous employee referral scheme

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.