Mechanical Process Engineer in Bridgwater

Energy Jobline ZR; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is looking for a skilled individual to support the Commissioning & Operations team for complex nuclear projects. The role emphasizes end-to-end process development and requires a solid mechanical engineering background. This hybrid position offers flexible working hours and several employee benefits including a pension scheme and professional development support.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

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

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end processes from design to handover.
• Ensure process compatibility with existing commissioning procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve process issues.
• Champion best practices in commissioning activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Ability to create and interpret process flow diagrams

Experience developing or improving technical processes

Strong MS Office skills, particularly Visio and Excel

Good analytical and structured problem-solving ability

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition. With over 7,500 Switchers worldwide, we combine engineering expertise, project management, and digital innovation to deliver major infrastructure programmes. In the UK, we're at the forefront of landmark projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and future Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). By joining us, you'll be contributing to some of the most exciting and important engineering challenges of our time.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

At Assystem, you'll be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. Joining us means working in a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation thrives. You'll be empowered to grow your skills while contributing to cutting‑edge projects that have a lasting global impact.

The Job Mission

This is a hybrid role, and we are only able to consider candidates within a commutable distance of Bridgwater. For those relocating, we offer a relocation package to help with the move. You'll be supporting the Commissioning & Operations team on one of the UK's most complex nuclear builds. Your future team will rely on you to ensure that commissioning processes remain robust, consistent, and aligned with industry expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end processes from design through to handover


• Ensure process compatibility with existing commissioning procedures and regulations


• Create and update process flow diagrams and technical documentation


• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve process issues


• Champion best practices and drive continuous improvement in commissioning activities


• Support internal reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings


• Use MS Visio, Excel, and Word to document clear and structured process steps


• Work with engineering teams to align process expectations across multiple 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 awarenessKnowledge of engineering assurance and compliance practices

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunity


• Flexible working hours


• 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

Benefits for Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of 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.

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