Mechanical Field Engineer

Assystem; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank hols

Professional fees reimbursed

Job summary

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to provide on-site surveillance of mechanical construction, focusing on quality compliance and contractor oversight.

You will review drawings, monitor performance, report non-conformances, and support safety culture within a nuclear project, engaging with contractors and project stakeholders to maintain quality records and ensure alignment with ISO9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent vocational experience.
• Experience with pipework installation, pumps, tanks and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of QA requirements including ISO9001 principles.
• Experience producing accurate, concise contract-relevant site diaries.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and materials.
• Ability to build effective contractor relationships while remaining independent.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and drawing approval processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Pumps & rotating equipment

Construction materials & methods

ISO9001 QA

Site diaries

Attention to detail

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Large equipment install

CDM regulations

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Field Engineer – ASSYSTEM Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

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

Qualifications

• 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 materials
• Ability 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

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

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.

Full-time