Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Compliance

ASSYSTEM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work从

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Holiday

8% Company Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Competitive 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 Vouchers

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead pressure systems compliance and structural integrity activities on a Bristol-area project. You will act as technical authority, guiding design, manufacture, installation and compliance to safety standards.

Hybrid working, relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer to enable you to deliver critical nuclear projects safely and efficiently.

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.

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, 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 experience

Nuclear sector experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or progress towards

Tools

RCC-M

ASME

Job description

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.

The Job Mission

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

You will lead pressure systems compliance and structural integrity activities across an allocated HPC project scope.

You will act as a technical authority, supporting safe delivery through design, manufacture, installation and compliance activities.

• 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

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.