Piping Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in nuclear engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a pivotal project. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on significant nuclear projects while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to tackle complex design challenges and contribute to the energy transition. The company fosters a dynamic and diverse work environment, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a community dedicated to shaping the future of clean energy and making a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy or sell leave days

Professional fees reimbursed

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on large construction projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of industry standards like BS, CDM, EN, ASME.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate support from external organizations as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with Responsible Designers.

Skills

Mechanical Installation

Commissioning

Stakeholder Management

Understanding of Industry Standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Assystem
Join Assystem, a global leader in engineering and project management, driving the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,500 Switchers, we blend our extensive engineering heritage with cutting-edge digital technologies to support vital infrastructure projects. Our mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition, and we’re seeking passionate professionals to be part of this journey.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies globally, Assystem offers unparalleled opportunities to work on some of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. Join our community and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of clean energy, while benefiting from a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Job Description

The Job Mission
You will play a crucial role as a Mechanical Engineer on the Hinkley Point C project, fully embedded into the client function. You will be reporting to the Engineering Lead, and your expertise will ensure that the mechanical equipment meets stringent safety and regulatory standards, while interfacing with various stakeholders to resolve complex design challenges.This is a hybrid role, with three days based in the office and two days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Respond to general queries, non-conformances, change & exemption requests.
2. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulation requirements.
3. Challenge and align design decisions with project strategies.
4. Coordinate support from external organizations as needed.
5. Contribute to the resolution and closure of outstanding technical issues.
6. Assess and address technical risks within the mechanical scope.
7. Maintain strong relationships with Responsible Designers and stakeholders.
8. Report operationally to an Engineering Lead.

My Profile

Essential Skills:
Extensive experience working on a large construction project.
Experience in mechanical installation and/or commissioning.
Strong understanding of industry standards such as BS, CDM, EN, ASME.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Desired Skills:
Experience in multidisciplinary technical environments.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Understanding of welding techniques would be an advantage, but not essential.
Experience in a site-based engineering role.

Be part of your future team that’s at the forefront of the nuclear industry, working on missions critical to the energy transition. This is your chance to influence major projects and develop your career with one of the largest nuclear engineering firms globally.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Generous 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.