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Company Description

⚡️? About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by driving innovation in low-carbon energy. With 7,500 Switchers across 12 countries, we leverage 55+ years of expertise in highly regulated industries to deliver engineering and digital solutions for complex infrastructure projects. As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, we are committed to a sustainable and reliable energy future for all.

? Why Join the Community of Switchers?

When you join Assystem, you’re joining one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. Collaborate with a team that combines world-class engineering expertise with digital innovation to solve the challenges of energy transition. Be part of a mission to create a more sustainable future and enjoy opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in exciting, high-impact projects.

Job Description

? The Job Mission
You’ll lead engineering delivery for a defined plant area, supporting one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear programmes. Your future team will depend on your experience and leadership to coordinate design priorities and drive site readiness.

Act as lead engineering point of contact for your assigned plant scope area
Manage a small design team and set priorities to meet construction needs
Define and coordinate engineering scope based on site and delivery requirements
Oversee multi-disciplinary and contract interfaces to drive project decision-making
Mediate technical queries and finalise open points before construction milestones
Accept and validate design packages to ensure they meet all functional needs
Identify any Nuclear Safety concerns and uphold quality and regulatory standards
Report risks, manage design evolution, and ensure issues are resolved proactively 

Qualifications

? Essential Skills and Qualifications

Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
Extensive experience in civil/structural infrastructure design
Proven stakeholder management across internal and external teams
Experience managing design change processes on active sites
Familiar with NEC contracts, CDM Regulations, and compliance standards
Knowledge of design interface coordination across disciplines
Understanding of nuclear or other highly regulated industries
Strong engineering judgment and leadership under pressure✔️ Desired Skills

Experience with Navisworks, Tekla or Revit
Familiarity with BIM coordination tools and methodologies
Understanding of nuclear safety culture and technical governance
Chartered status or working towards it
Ability to lead technically diverse teams across multiple packages 

Additional Information

? Why Apply?
This is your opportunity to lead on one of the UK’s most complex nuclear projects and leave your mark on the country’s energy future. At Assystem, your expertise will directly shape delivery outcomes and safety standards across a national priority project.

Benefits include:
? 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 !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future