Job description
Company Description
⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition. With 7,500 Switchers worldwide, we combine engineering excellence, project management expertise, and digital innovation to deliver landmark energy projects. In the UK, we play a key role in the future of nuclear energy, contributing to world-class programmes such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and the development of Small Modular Reactors.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Joining Assystem means becoming part of one of the world’s three largest nuclear engineering companies. You’ll collaborate with highly skilled professionals, tackling industry-defining challenges and contributing directly to cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.
🚫 Eligibility Notice - Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available!
Job Description
🚀 The Job Mission
This is a hybrid position, but we’re prioritising applicants within commuting distance of Bridgwater; a small relocation allowance may be available.
You’ll support the development of piping layouts and documentation that ensure systems are safe, practical, and ready for construction.
- Create and update 3D piping layouts, isometrics, and material take-offs.
- Interpret process drawings and turn them into clear, buildable designs.
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers on interfaces.
- Consider constructability and safety in every design decision.
- Support design reviews and help manage document updates.
- Assist with site queries and updates to drawings where required.
- Maintain design data accuracy and follow project workflows.
- Contribute to a positive, proactive engineering culture.
Qualifications
🛠 Essential Skills
- Experience in piping design or layout within large projects.
- Competent in 3D modelling tools such as E3D, PDMS or similar.
- Good understanding of how systems fit and function within a plant.
- Awareness of construction safety and design coordination.
- Familiarity with documentation and change control processes.
✔️ Desired Skills
- Exposure to pressure systems or plant design environments.
- Familiarity with site engineering or construction support.
- Knowledge of material traceability and quality assurance requirements.
Additional Information
🌟 Ready to take your next step in nuclear?
This is a senior opportunity to join one of the world’s leading nuclear engineering consultancies on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Shape critical decisions and play a direct role in the UK’s clean energy transition.
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.
