Site Piping Engineer - Nuclear

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

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

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death‑in‑Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering company is seeking a Piping Engineer for a site-based role in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will manage piping installation projects at the Hinkley Point C site. Responsibilities include overseeing technical specifications, resolving construction queries, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal applicants will have proven engineering experience and a degree in a relevant field, along with strong leadership and technical skills. The role offers hybrid working opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience in construction and installation environments.
• Strong technical knowledge with a focus on engineering standards.
• Leadership skills to support and guide site‑based engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of piping installation within designated site areas.
• Creating and updating technical specifications and inspection plans.
• Resolving construction queries, technical issues, and change requests.
• Reviewing and coordinating contractor deliverables and installation documentation.

Skills

Engineering experience in construction and installation environments

Strong technical knowledge with a focus on engineering standards

Leadership skills

Influencing and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders

Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces

Confidence to make independent decisions

Familiarity with fast‑paced, schedule‑driven project delivery

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

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About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine decades of engineering expertise with cutting‑edge digital technologies to power a sustainable future. As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, we play a crucial role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and SMR's.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

By joining Assystem, you’ll become part of one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. We are at the forefront of the UK’s most exciting nuclear construction projects, offering career-defining opportunities in a fast‑paced and innovative environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of energy.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This is a site‑based role located in Bridgwater. Relocation support is available for candidates moving closer to site. As a Piping Engineer, you will drive the successful delivery of the mechanical, electrical, and HVAC piping scope at Hinkley Point C. You’ll lead site‑based engineering through to commissioning, ensuring seamless integration of works within the wider piping programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of piping installation within designated site areas
• Creating and updating technical specifications and inspection plans
• Resolving construction queries, technical issues, and change requests
• Reviewing and coordinating contractor deliverables and installation documentation
• Supporting updates to design and works information documents
• Preparing and assisting with technical meetings and reviews
• Providing real‑time engineering support to maintain installation progress
• Ensuring construction aligns with post‑construction needs such as pressure tests and inspection packs

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proven engineering experience in construction and installation environments
• Strong technical knowledge with a focus on engineering standards
• Leadership skills to support and guide site‑based engineering teams
• Experience influencing and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders
• Understanding of contracts and commercial interfaces
• Confidence to make independent decisions with clear escalation awareness
• Familiarity with fast‑paced, schedule‑driven project delivery

Desired Skills

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Experience with pressurised water reactor systems and operations
• Knowledge of UK construction safety regulations (CDM)

Additional Information

Why Apply?

This is your chance to specialise in one of the most quality‑critical aspects of piping delivery on a landmark nuclear programme. If you have a passion for ensuring high technical standards across welded systems and NDT operations, this role will challenge and develop your skills.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death‑in‑Service Cover
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert‑led fitness classes
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

Equal Opportunity

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.