Nuclear Mechanical Engineer | Hybrid & Flexible Hours

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Market Leading Pension scheme (8% conp

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank hols

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting Mechanical Engineers for roles across Engineer, Senior, Lead and Principal levels in Bristol/Bridgwater. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background with experience in piping, HVAC, rotating equipment, and safety-critical environments.

The positions involve delivering mechanical, piping and process solutions, supporting commissioning, and coordinating with construction teams to achieve operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification and experience.
• Experience in mechanical systems, equipment or engineering delivery.
• Background in piping, HVAC, rotating equipment, pressure systems, valves, pumps or diesel generators would be advantageous.
• Commissioning, testing, installation or construction experience highly valued.
• Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety and engineering excellence.
• Nuclear, energy, defence or major infrastructure experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 degree

Piping experience

HVAC experience

Rotating equipment

Pressure systems

Valves and pumps

Diesel generators

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving & analytical

Safety-critical environments

Quality awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Assystem is recruiting Mechanical Engineers for roles across Engineer, Senior, Lead and Principal levels in Bristol/Bridgwater. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering background with experience in piping, HVAC, rotating equipment, and safety-critical environments.

The positions involve delivering mechanical, piping and process solutions, supporting commissioning, and coordinating with construction teams to achieve operational readiness.