Mechanical Process Engineer

-; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company in the UK seeks a candidate with a mechanical engineering background for a role supporting the Commissioning & Operations team on complex nuclear builds. Responsibilities include developing end-to-end processes, ensuring procedure compatibility, and collaborating with stakeholders. Successful candidates will have experience in regulated environments and strong skills in MS Office. The role offers hybrid working and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)

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 & 3× Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access - Expert-led fitness classes

24/7 Employee Support Line - Mental health, financial & legal help

Qualifications

• Experience developing or improving technical processes or procedures.
• Familiarity with project risk and quality control principles.
• Understanding of CDM or Health & Safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end processes from design through to handover.
• Ensure process compatibility with existing commissioning procedures and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve process issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Ability to create and interpret process flow diagrams and system schematics

Strong MS Office skills, particularly Visio and Excel

Good analytical and structured problem-solving ability

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

Job description

About Assystem

Assystem is committed to accelerating the global energy transition. With over 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine deep-rooted engineering expertise with digital innovation to help build a sustainable energy future. In the UK, we play a vital role in landmark projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and the development of SMRs, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of nuclear power infrastructure.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

You'll be joining one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. Our mission-led approach places you at the heart of the energy transition. At Assystem, you'll collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to world-class nuclear projects, and gain exposure to some of the most ambitious engineering programmes on the planet.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role supports the Commissioning & Operations team on one of the UK's most complex nuclear builds. You'll help shape and maintain commissioning process frameworks for contractors on site. The role suits someone with mechanical understanding, process-thinking, and attention to detail.

• Develop and maintain end-to-end processes from design through to handover
• Ensure process compatibility with existing commissioning procedures and industry regulations
• Create and update process flow diagrams and supporting technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve process issues
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement in commissioning activities
• Support internal reviews, workshops, and stakeholder discussions
• Use tools such as MS Visio, Excel, and Word to document clear process steps
• Work with engineering teams to align process expectations across disciplines

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background
• Ability to create and interpret process flow diagrams and system schematics
• Experience developing or improving technical processes or procedures
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Visio and Excel
• Good analytical and structured problem-solving ability

Desired Skills

• Experience in highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with project risk and quality control principles
• Understanding of CDM or Health & Safety frameworks
• Basic commercial or contractual awareness
• Knowledge of engineering assurance and compliance practices

Additional Information

Ready to shape the future?

Join your future team on-site at one of the most ambitious nuclear power projects in Europe. Be part of a collaborative mission to uphold the highest construction and quality standards.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company / 4% personal)
• 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 & 3× 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.