Plant Layout Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced engineer to support plant layout and design modifications. You will assess site-driven changes and collaborate with various teams to ensure technical integrity and efficiency in plant installation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, proficiency in 3D modeling software, and a solid understanding of nuclear site safety considerations. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

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

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with years of engineering experience.
• Skilled in 3D model software, particularly Navisworks.
• Strong understanding of plant layout and installation rules.
• Familiarity with nuclear site safety and operational considerations.
• Experience with 3D model reviews for layout impact.
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assess if site changes impact plant layout and design intent.
• Analyse multidisciplinary impacts and provide well-justified technical solutions.
• Liaise with HVAC, piping, electrical and civil teams on interface issues.
• Propose layout modifications in 3D models, with CAD team support.
• Ensure alignment with installation tolerances and design documentation.
• Engage with RD Back-Offices, NNB and contractors to deliver agreed changes.
• Monitor, track and report layout modifications in line with the change process.
• Capture lessons learnt and contribute to technical discussions in layout team.

Skills

3D model software skills

English fluency

Engineering experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Navisworks

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The Job Mission

You will join the Joint Design Office onsite, supporting the engineering layout team. Your role is to assess and manage site-driven design changes, ensuring technical integrity across disciplines. Collaborating closely with construction and design offices, your input will directly influence the efficiency of plant installation.

• Assess if site changes impact plant layout and design intent
• Analyse multidisciplinary impacts and provide well-justified technical solutions
• Liaise with HVAC, piping, electrical and civil teams on interface issues
• Propose layout modifications in 3D models, with CAD team support
• Ensure alignment with installation tolerances and design documentation
• Engage with RD Back-Offices, NNB and contractors to deliver agreed changes
• Monitor, track and report layout modifications in line with the change process
• Capture lessons learnt and contribute to technical discussions in layout team

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree-qualified with years of engineering experience
• Skilled in 3D model software, particularly Navisworks
• Strong understanding of plant layout and installation rules
• Familiarity with nuclear site safety and operational considerations
• Experience with 3D model reviews for layout impact
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Desired:

• Experience in plant layout coordination or design
• Familiarity with UK nuclear regulatory standards
• French language skills
• Proficiency with additional CAD and 2D software

Additional Information

Join us to help shape one of the most complex energy infrastructure programmes in the world. At Assystem, your missions matter – this is your opportunity to bring critical engineering value to one of the largest low-carbon energy builds in Europe.

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
• Flexible working
• 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.