Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Assystem UK Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater seeks a mechanical engineering professional for a high-profile nuclear infrastructure programme. Your role involves preparing construction workpacks, coordinating with technical experts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have experience in regulated construction environments. This position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits including flexible hours and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

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

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

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Qualifications

• Exposure to construction or installation projects in regulated environments.
• CCNSG Safety Passport plus IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.
• Experience with mechanical workpacks or construction readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing construction workpacks and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and engineering standards.
• Champion good practice in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Skills

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Hands-on involvement in site surveys or field engineering tasks

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

This role supports mechanical engineering delivery on a high-profile nuclear infrastructure programme. You\'ll help ensure engineering standards are met and construction activities stay on track. Your future team will guide you as you develop your expertise in a critical project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining construction workpacks and documentation
• Coordinate with subject experts to define technical scopes
• Support surveys, inspections, and access planning for site works
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and engineering standards
• Track and prioritise documentation to support ongoing construction
• Contribute to permit and work authorisation processes
• Liaise with wider teams across mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems
• Champion good practice in health, safety, and environmental performance

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering
• Exposure to construction or installation projects in regulated environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• CCNSG Safety Passport plus IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
• Experience with mechanical workpacks or construction readiness
• Familiarity with large infrastructure or energy projects
• Knowledge of permit systems or work authorisation procedures
• Hands-on involvement in site surveys or field engineering tasks

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access
• 24/7 Employee Support Line