Job Description
Company Description
⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers combine engineering excellence and project management expertise with advanced digital technologies. In the UK, we support landmark low-carbon infrastructure projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programmes. We work at the heart of complex nuclear new build initiatives, helping to deliver safe, efficient and future-ready energy solutions that power the UK’s transition to net zero.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
You’ll be joining one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, working on some of the most significant clean energy projects in Europe. Assystem offers structured development, real project exposure and collaboration with experienced specialists across engineering and digital disciplines. Your future team supports nationally important infrastructure while fostering continuous learning, innovation and professional growth within a supportive environment.
Job Description
🚀 The Job Mission
This hybrid role is based in Bridgwater, and we can only consider candidates within commutable distance or those willing to relocate, with relocation support available.
You will join our two-year Graduate Programme supporting digital engineering and integration activities.
You will develop technical, systems and data skills while contributing to live nuclear projects.
• Rotate across teams, projects and customers to broaden industry exposure
• Support digital engineering integration across project lifecycle stages
• Assist with data analysis to improve engineering information flows
• Contribute to systems coordination within regulated project environments
• Work with mentors and technical experts to develop discipline knowledge
• Participate in Graduate Forums and structured peer learning sessions
• Support digital tools implementation across engineering functions
• Contribute to process improvement and data-driven decision initiatives
• Develop understanding of information management in complex infrastructure projects
Qualifications
🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications
• Degree in Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics or similar
• Strong interest in digital integration within engineering environments
• Understanding of how data supports engineering decision making
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to relocate or travel within the UK
• Eligibility for BPSS clearance and UK sole nationality
✔️ Desired Skills and Qualifications
• Awareness of highly regulated industries such as nuclear or rail
• Knowledge of systems thinking or lifecycle engineering principles
• Experience with data visualisation or digital engineering tools
• Interest in information management across complex projects
Additional Information
To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and a UK resident, as this is required for the type of work we do. You’ll also need to be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with some roles requiring higher levels of clearance. As part of the programme, you should also be willing to relocate or travel within the UK, and we’ll provide relocation support where needed. More information on the security vetting process and clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: National Security Vetting: clearance levels
Recruitment Process
After submitting your application, you’ll receive confirmation of next steps. If successful at screening, one of our recruitment team will call you to discuss:
- Your application and eligibility
- Your passion for energy transformation
- Your interest in and knowledge of your chosen discipline
Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre at one of our UK offices.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and foster all forms of diversity within our company. Bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are what matter most. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
🌟 Start your career at the forefront of the energy transition.
Join Assystem’s Graduate Programme and gain hands-on experience on nationally significant nuclear projects while building both technical and professional capability. This is an opportunity to grow within a global engineering organisation committed to innovation, safety and sustainability.
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
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.
