Mechanical Engineer - Coordination

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Buy & Sell Holiday

8% Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Death-in-Serve

Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free Digital Gym Access

Exclusive Discounts

24/7 Employee Support Line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem is leading the delivery of critical nuclear projects in the UK. As Building Coordinator within the Joint Design Office, you will link EDF’s NNB team with contractors, guiding design interfaces and ensuring milestones are met.

You will coordinate multi-discipline engineers, manage design changes, and support readiness reviews to maintain project schedules and technical standards.

Qualifications

• An engineering background with ability to work independently under broad supervision.
• Experience in design, drafting, or construction within an engineering context.
• Strong capability to manage complex technical issues and collaborate across teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Solid understanding of NEC contract management, CDM regulations, and using systems to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineers across multiple disciplines and ensure timely delivery of design packages.
• Align design and construction activities between JDO and major contractors.
• Manage design changes and resolve technical issues to keep progress on track.
• Support readiness reviews and help unblock multidisciplinary challenges that could impact milestones.

Skills

Engineering background

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

NEC contract

CDM regulations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 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 Opportunity

At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

This is your chance to join a project that’s redefining what’s possible in engineering and infrastructure. As a Building Coordinator, you’ll work within the Joint Design Office (JDO), helping to align design and construction activities across key buildings and packages. You’ll be the vital link between EDF’s Nuclear New Build (NNB) team and major contractors, ensuring technical interfaces are managed and milestones are met.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your coordination skills and technical insight will directly impact the success of one of the UK’s most important energy projects.

You’ll be part of the Joint Design Office (JDO), where your role will be to coordinate engineers across multiple disciplines, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely delivery of design packages. You’ll monitor performance using key metrics and help maintain high technical standards across all deliverables.

Your day-to-day will involve managing design changes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring alignment between design and construction teams. You’ll play a key role in readiness reviews and help unblock multi-disciplinary challenges that could impact progress.

Reporting to the JDO Area Lead and the Nuclear Island Engineering Manager, you’ll be a problem-solver and facilitator—keeping communication flowing, risks managed, and workloads balanced to keep the project on track.

Qualifications

Who Were Looking For

• You’ll bring a proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and plan effectively under broad supervision.
• Your background in engineering - whether mechanical, electrical, or civil - will be supported by experience in design, drafting, or construction.
• You’ll be confident managing complex technical issues and collaborating across teams to find practical solutions.
• You’ll have a solid understanding of contract management (particularly NEC), CDM regulations, and be comfortable using systems to maintain accurate records.
• Your communication and facilitation skills will be key, as will your ability to identify improvements and drive progress.
• A degree or equivalent experience in engineering is essential, along with a structured, pragmatic approach to managing risks and delivering results.

Additional Information

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Your Benefits Package

• 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

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!

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.

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.