Nuclear Configuration & Replication Engineer

Nuclearinst; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering company and be part of the Plant Integration team supporting the Sizewell C project. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant nuclear infrastructure, collaborating with UK and French stakeholders. You will help shape processes for configuration management and contribute to the energy transition. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the nuclear sector. Embrace a hybrid working model and enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance while driving forward the future of energy solutions.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

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 hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in configuration management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain site configuration and control procedures.
• Develop project-wide processes like Field Change Requests.

Skills

Configuration Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers combine deep-rooted engineering know-how with cutting-edge digital innovation to tackle the challenges of low-carbon energy. Join us and help drive change that matters on a global scale.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Become part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. At Assystem, you’ll join your future team working on high-impact missions that drive the development of new nuclear infrastructure. Be part of a passionate community leading the way in the energy transition.

Job Description

The Job Mission
You’ll join the Plant Integration team supporting the Sizewell C project. Your future team supports both UK and French stakeholders under the NSA Consortium. You’ll help drive replication and configuration processes specific to the SZC site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce and maintain site configuration and control procedures for Sizewell C.
• Develop project-wide and NSA-specific processes like Field Change Requests and Design Notices.
• Support the setup of the SZC configuration management team with strategic input.
• Create and deliver training materials related to configuration and replication.
• Establish and track KPIs and produce reporting metrics.
• Deliver process self-assessments to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across civil, engineering, and consortium teams.
• Maintain alignment between HPC baseline and SZC-specific modifications.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in configuration management and/or site technical integration
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of EPR nuclear technology
• Previous experience on nuclear construction projects

Additional Information

Why Apply?
Be at the heart of shaping tomorrow’s energy solutions by working on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear power projects. If you’re looking for a role where innovation, impact, and engineering excellence align—this is it.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• 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 hours
• 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.