Mechanical Engineers - All Levels

Assystem; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Market Leading Pension scheme

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

Assystem in the United Kingdom is seeking Mechanical Engineers at Graduate to Principal levels to support the delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems near Bridgwater or Bristol. You will deliver mechanical, piping, HVAC and process solutions, and support testing, installation and commissioning activities.

This role emphasizes collaboration with project stakeholders, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and active participation in handover

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Background in piping, HVAC, rotating equipment or pressure systems advantageous.
• Commissioning, testing, installation or construction experience valued.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions across mechanical, piping, HVAC and process systems.
• Support commissioning, testing and validation of mechanical systems.
• Contribute to construction, installation and equipment engineering activities.
• Support system turnover, handover and operational readiness programmes.
• Resolve technical issues, site queries and engineering challenges.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Review technical documentation, design changes and construction modifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage interfaces across engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Support major project milestones through to operational readiness.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Piping

HVAC

Rotating equipment

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Commissioning & testing

Construction & installation

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.

Job Description

These opportunities are suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or Bristol, depending on role requirements.

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers across Graduate, Engineer, Senior, Lead and Principal levels.

You will support the delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems.

• Deliver engineering solutions across mechanical, piping, HVAC and process systems
• Support commissioning, testing and validation of mechanical systems
• Contribute to construction, installation and equipment engineering activities
• Support system turnover, handover and operational readiness programmes
• Resolve technical issues, site queries and engineering challenges
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project stakeholders
• Review technical documentation, design changes and construction modifications
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Manage interfaces across engineering, construction and commissioning teams
• Support major project milestones through to operational readiness

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification and experience
• Experience in mechanical systems, equipment or engineering delivery
• Background in piping, HVAC, rotating equipment or pressure systems advantageous
• Commissioning, testing, installation or construction experience highly valued
• Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills
• Commitment to quality, safety and engineering excellence
• Nuclear, energy, defence or major infrastructure experience advantageous

Additional Information

Build Your Future in Nuclear Engineering

Whether you are beginning your engineering career or bringing decades of specialist experience, this is an opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Join a global engineering community, work on complex nuclear systems and build a career around missions that will have an impact for generations.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Market Leading 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 – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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.