Valve Engineer — Nuclear Energy Systems Specialist

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work 0

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

8% Company Pension Contributions

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in

Healthcare Cash Plan

Exclusive Discounts

24/7 Employee Support Line

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Valve Engineering to support the Hinkley Point C project within the Joint Design Office. You will ensure valve designs are compliant, constructible, and fit for operation in a nuclear environment.

You will collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and construction to implement design modifications, perform hand calculations, and manage technical queries while maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Experience across the valve lifecycle: specification, design, procurement, qualification, manufacturing, installation, commissioning or maintenance.
• Background in highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, Oil & Gas, Defence, Process or Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical clarification on valve-related deliverables for construction with Back Office design teams.
• Review valve design documentation for compliance with project requirements and nuclear standards.
• Carry out valve engineering assessments including functional and operational reviews and design modification identification.
• Lead technical meetings and manage interfaces with stakeholders.
• Support project delivery by ensuring valve activities align with schedules, quality standards and delivery objectives.

Skills

Valve engineering

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

Engineering document management systems

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Valve Engineering to support the Hinkley Point C project within the Joint Design Office. You will ensure valve designs are compliant, constructible, and fit for operation in a nuclear environment.

You will collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and construction to implement design modifications, perform hand calculations, and manage technical queries while maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.