Mechanical Field Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days paid leave

Flexible working

Professional fees reimbursed

Job summary

Assystem is seeking professionals for mechanical construction surveillance in critical nuclear projects. Your role is to ensure quality compliance, provide contractor oversight, and maintain nuclear safety culture throughout project operations.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering qualification, experience with equipment installations, and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical construction surveillance experience in nuclear projects.
• Experience with pipework installation, pumps, tanks, and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance requirements including ISO9001 principles.
• Experience with large mechanical equipment installation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mechanical works against contractor requirements.
• Identify deviations and support non-conformance reporting.
• Conduct continuous surveillance of construction activities.
• Maintain communication with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Capture accurate surveillance information using electronic systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualification

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Vocational experience in engineering

Tools

Electronic site reporting systems

Job description

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

The Job Mission

You will provide mechanical construction surveillance across a designated section of the project.

The role focuses on quality compliance, contractor oversight and nuclear safety culture.

• Monitor mechanical works against contractor requirements and approved documentation
• Identify deviations and support formal non-conformance reporting processes
• Conduct continuous, notified and planned surveillance of construction activities
• Maintain effective communication with contractors and wider project stakeholders
• Provide surveillance information supporting project quality performance indicators
• Identify emerging quality issues and support proportionate mitigation measures
• Verify quality records are completed before works become inaccessible
• Review construction drawings, technical requirements and quality control plans
• Monitor contractor performance against authorised quality control requirements
• Capture accurate surveillance information using electronic site reporting systems

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent vocational experience
• Experience with pipework installation, pumps, tanks and rotating equipment
• Broad understanding of construction materials, trades and installation methods
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements including ISO9001 principles
• Experience producing accurate, concise contract-relevant site diaries
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and materialsAbility to build effective contractor relationships while remaining independent
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with large mechanical equipment installation advantageous
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and drawing approval processes desirable

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.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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.