Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent company in the nuclear sector as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, leading engineering compliance and construction readiness. Drive innovative solutions on major nuclear projects while ensuring safety and quality through effective team management. Bring your expertise and unique contributions to shape a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a nuclear or regulated sector.
• Relevant professional accreditation (PM, construction, engineering).
• CCNSG Safety Passport and IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage works coordination to deliver construction scopes.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and licensing conditions.
• Coordinate surveying activities for construction readiness.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree or HVAC trade qualifications

Tools

Procon

Work Authorisation Systems

Job description

This Senior Mechanical Engineer role is embedded in one of our flagship nuclear programmes. You’ll ensure engineering compliance and drive construction readiness. Your future team will rely on your leadership across mechanical engineering work scopes.

• Lead and manage CE’s/Works Coordination Leads to deliver construction workpack scopes
• Liaise with SMEs and client counterparts to define scope boundaries
• Own and update Workpacks in line with MEH and project documentation
• Drive documentation delivery and prioritisation to enable safe construction
• Promote and demonstrate positive HS&E culture through all project phases
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and licence conditions
• Coordinate surveying activities and access routing for construction readiness
• Support Procon, Work Authorisation, and Permit systems implementation

Job Description

The Job Mission

This Senior Mechanical Engineer role is embedded in one of our flagship nuclear programmes. You’ll ensure engineering compliance and drive construction readiness. Your future team will rely on your leadership across mechanical engineering work scopes.

• Lead and manage CE’s/Works Coordination Leads to deliver construction workpack scopes
• Liaise with SMEs and client counterparts to define scope boundaries
• Own and update Workpacks in line with MEH and project documentation
• Drive documentation delivery and prioritisation to enable safe construction
• Promote and demonstrate positive HS&E culture through all project phases
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and licence conditions
• Coordinate surveying activities and access routing for construction readiness
• Support Procon, Work Authorisation, and Permit systems implementation

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Degree or HVAC trade qualifications with 5+ years' experience
• Relevant professional accreditation in PM, construction, or engineering
• CCNSG Safety Passport and IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Experience delivering construction projects in nuclear or regulated sectors
• Proven ability to manage and motivate cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong understanding of MEH scope and document control systems
• Familiarity with nuclear site licence requirements
• Strong leadership in a matrix and JV environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience using Procon, Work Authorisation, and Permit systems
• Construction Workpack delivery on major nuclear sites
• Knowledge of Hinkley Point C or similar projects
• Surveying coordination and access planning experience
• Excellent problem-solving mindset with adaptability in complex environments

Additional Information

Join us and work on Europe’s most ambitious nuclear project. Your missions will shape a sustainable energy future. Be part of a global team driving innovation, safety, and low-carbon engineering excellence at Assystem.

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.