Site Piping Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering company as an engineer driving the successful engineering of MEH piping scope at Hinkley Point C. This role involves leadership in site-based engineering, technical input, and ensuring the integration of construction activities. Contribute to one of Europe’s largest nuclear projects while developing your career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in construction/installation environments.
• Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based engineering from delivery through to commissioning.
• Manage engineering for BNI and/or BOP piping installation scope.
• Review and coordinate contractor deliverables and installation specs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Rigour

Stakeholder Influence

Decision Making

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

️ About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With 55+ years in highly regulated industries, our 7,500 Switchers blend deep engineering and project management expertise with digital innovation. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

By joining Assystem, you become part of a global force shaping the low-carbon future. Ranked among the top three nuclear engineering companies globally, we empower you to contribute to world-class missions, including the groundbreaking Hinkley Point C project. Be part of your future team of innovators.

Job Description

The Job Mission
This role drives the successful engineering of MEH piping scope at HPC. You will lead site-based engineering from delivery through to commissioning. Expect to play a key role integrating the site works within the broader piping engineering programme.

️ Manage engineering for BNI and/or BOP piping installation scope (Contract HK8010)
️ Create and update technical specs, LDRC and Surveillance Plans
️ Resolve construction queries, Open Points, and Exemption Requests
️ Review and coordinate contractor deliverables and installation specs
️ Support the update of LADs and Works Information documents
️ Handle technical topics and assist in BFPI/CMB/PCR preparations
️ Provide real-time technical input to maintain installation continuity
️ Align construction with post-construction needs (e.g., hydrotest loops, test packs)

My profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications
Proven engineering experience in construction/installation environments
Deep technical rigour with strong attention to engineering standards
Strong leadership to empower site-based engineering teams
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces
Autonomous decision-maker with clear awareness of escalation points
Familiarity with fast-paced, schedule-critical delivery contexts

️ Desired Skills and Qualifications
️ Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
️ Chartered Engineer status or working towards
️ Experience with PWR systems and operations
️ Working knowledge of French advantageous
️ Understanding of CDM regulations

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects. Professional development and training opportunities. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project. 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.

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!