Operational Development Engineer - Nuclear

Assystem GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering company as an Operational Development Engineer. Contribute to the Periodic Testing Programme at Hinkley Point C, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high standards of accuracy and compliance in operational processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of nuclear power and support the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical or I&C plant systems.
• Prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical documentation and assist in creating testing instructions.
• Support planning and scheduling activities for testing programmes.
• Liaise with departments and international partners.

Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Document Creation

Collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Operational Development Engineer – Nuclear

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Job Description

The Job Mission
This role supports the development and delivery of the Periodic Testing Programme at Hinkley Point C.
You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pre-operations team.
You’ll help translate technical documentation into operational strategies.

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyse technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and test instructions.
• Assist in the creation of Periodic Testing Operational Instructions (PTOIs).
• Support planning and scheduling activities for testing programmes.
• Liaise with HPC departments, EDF stakeholders, and international partners.
• Assist in developing surveillance programme strategy and requirements.
• Help define and document operational processes and procedures.
• Ensure delivery aligns with industry operating experience and best practice.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance across documentation.

My profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline (or higher).
• Experience with mechanical, electrical or I&C plant systems.
• Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings.
• Strong written skills for document and procedure creation.
• Capable of planning and executing technical work scopes.
• Experience working in a project or commissioning environment.
• Able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability to follow and develop operational procedures.
• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with surveillance or periodic testing programmes.
• Understanding of asset management or work management systems.
• Experience working with international engineering suppliers.

Ready to help shape the future of nuclear power?
This is a unique chance to be part of a first-of-a-kind project in the UK and to build your expertise within a world-leading team. If you’re ready to work on a high-impact mission that supports the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!