Senior Piping Engineer

-; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Piping Engineer to oversee piping systems at Hinkley Point C. This hybrid role involves compliance oversight, technical guidance, and close collaboration with project teams to tackle complex engineering challenges. Experience in mechanical engineering and standards such as BS and ASME is essential. Join us in shaping the future of the UK's clean energy transition.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

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 hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in piping design, installation, or commissioning.
• In-depth understanding of standards such as BS, CDM, EN, and ASME.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of general queries, non-conformances, and design change requests.
• Ensure piping systems comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Review and challenge technical decisions to align with engineering strategy.
• Coordinate technical support from internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Piping design

Project management

Technical negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company 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

We are looking for a Senior Piping Engineer with a strong mechanical background to play a leading role at Hinkley Point C. Embedded within the client organisation, you will provide expert technical oversight on piping systems design, installation, and compliance. Your future team is tackling some of the most complex engineering challenges in the UK’s energy transition. This is a hybrid role—three days in the office, two from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of general queries, non‑conformances, and design change requests
• Ensure piping systems comply with all safety and environmental regulations
• Review and challenge technical decisions to align with engineering strategy
• Coordinate technical support from internal teams and external partners
• Oversee resolution of open points and closure of technical issues
• Assess and mitigate risks related to piping installation and design
• Liaise effectively with Responsible Designers and cross‑disciplinary stakeholders
• Report directly to the Engineering Lead with insights and progress updates

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in piping design, installation, or commissioning
• In‑depth understanding of standards such as BS, CDM, EN, and ASME
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Desired Skills

• Experience within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical negotiation skills
• Understanding of welding processes and quality specifications
• Experience in a site‑based engineering capacity

Additional Information

Ready to take your next step in nuclear?

This is a senior opportunity to join one of the world's leading nuclear engineering consultancies on one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects. Shape critical decisions and play a direct role in the UK's clean energy transition.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• 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 hours
• 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!