Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Compliance

Assystem; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension 8%

Death-in-Service 3x

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in pressure systems to manage compliance across assigned projects. The role involves assessing structural integrity, applying RCC-M/ASME rules, and coordinating with regulators and suppliers. You will maintain documentation and ensure safety standards are met.

Hybrid role with relocation support for candidates commutable to Bristol. Opportunity to contribute to nuclear projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams across borders.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with pressure systems manufacture, installation or structural integrity.
• Experience within nuclear, power generation, oil and gas environments.
• Knowledge of RCC-M or ASME pressure equipment design requirements.
• Understanding of pressure systems compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary organisations.
• Experience working with regulators, suppliers and engineering organisations.
• Strong technical judgement and ability to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills with strong influencing capability.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage pressure systems compliance requirements across your allocated project scope.
• Assess structural integrity requirements for safety-critical pressure systems.
• Apply RCC-M, ASME and relevant pressure equipment requirements.
• Ensure regulatory and structural integrity requirements are properly implemented.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Review pressure equipment manufacture, installation and conformity assessment activities.
• Provide technical decisions on pressure compliance issues within delegated authority.
• Maintain compliance documentation, processes and supporting technical requirements.
• Interface with international suppliers and support occasional European project travel.
• Support project delivery while maintaining nuclear safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Pressure systems

Regulatory compliance

RCC-M/ASME knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulators collaboration

Structural integrity

Technical judgement

Communication

Nuclear industry experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical 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.

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.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This hybrid role requires candidates within commutable distance of Bristol, with relocation support available where appropriate.

• Manage pressure systems compliance requirements across your allocated project scope
• Assess structural integrity requirements for safety-critical pressure systems
• Apply RCC-M, ASME and relevant pressure equipment requirements
• Ensure regulatory and structural integrity requirements are properly implemented
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, regulators and supply chain partners
• Review pressure equipment manufacture, installation and conformity assessment activities
• Provide technical decisions on pressure compliance issues within delegated authority
• Maintain compliance documentation, processes and supporting technical requirements
• Interface with international suppliers and support occasional European project travel
• Support project delivery while maintaining nuclear safety and quality requirements

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with pressure systems manufacture, installation or structural integrity
• Experience within nuclear, power generation, oil and gas environments
• Knowledge of RCC-M or ASME pressure equipment design requirements
• Understanding of pressure systems compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary and matrix organisations
• Experience working with regulators, suppliers and engineering organisations
• Strong technical judgement and ability to resolve complex issues
• Excellent communication skills with strong influencing capability
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration advantageous

Additional Information

Why Apply?

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 !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.