Nuclear Mechanical Engineer – Commissioning & Readiness

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension (8% company)

25 days annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Sick pay

Income protection

Death-in-Service

Digital gym access

Employee support line

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting for roles within Bridgwater/Bristol commuting distance, offering hybrid working arrangements. The positions focus on delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems across piping, HVAC and process installations.

You will engage with multidisciplinary teams, drive safety compliance and manage interfaces through complex project milestones. Applicants should have a mechanical engineering background with experience in regulated

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent with experience.
• Experience in mechanical systems, equipment or engineering delivery.
• Experience in regulated/safety-critical environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Nuclear/energy/defence or major infrastructure experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems.
• Deliver engineering solutions across mechanical, piping, HVAC and process systems.
• Support commissioning, testing and validation of mechanical systems.
• Contribute to construction, installation and equipment engineering activities.
• Support system turnover, handover and operational readiness programmes.
• Resolve technical issues, site queries and engineering challenges.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Review technical documentation, design changes and construction modifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage interfaces across engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
• Support major project milestones through to operational readiness.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical systems experience

Piping & HVAC

Regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assystem is recruiting for roles within Bridgwater/Bristol commuting distance, offering hybrid working arrangements. The positions focus on delivery, commissioning and operational readiness of critical nuclear mechanical systems across piping, HVAC and process installations.

You will engage with multidisciplinary teams, drive safety compliance and manage interfaces through complex project milestones. Applicants should have a mechanical engineering background with experience in regulated