Mechanical Engineers - Bristol / Bridgwater

Assystem; Wedmore; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Job summary

Assystem is seeking Mechanical Engineers at Engineer, Senior, Lead and Principal levels to support delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems. Roles involve piping, HVAC, rotating equipment and diesel generators with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and experience delivering complex, regulated infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

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 Engineer, Senior, Lead and Principal levels. With a background in either, piping, HVAC, rotating equipment, pressure systems, valves, pumps or diesel generators.

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, pressure systems, valves, pumps or diesel generators would be 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.