Job Description
Company Description
⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.
Job Description
🚀 This role is ideally suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or open to relocation support.
You support operational nuclear safety activities throughout design, construction, commissioning, and operational preparation phases.
You provide technical oversight, governance, and independent nuclear safety challenge across multidisciplinary project teams.
You help embed strong nuclear safety culture standards aligned with UK regulatory expectations and best practices.
⚛️Support operational nuclear safety specifications through technical expertise and guidance
📘Oversee nuclear safety case implementation across critical project delivery activities
🔬Provide technical advice regarding reactor physics, fuel management, and testing
🛡️Challenge technical decisions to prioritise nuclear safety and regulatory compliance
📑Support governance activities relating to nuclear safety processes and procedures
🚨Participate within the Emergency Scheme supporting operational readiness arrangements
🤝Influence multidisciplinary stakeholders regarding UK nuclear regulatory requirements differences
🔍Support safeguards management and nuclear material accounting oversight activities
🏗️Assist evolving operational readiness activities during major project lifecycle transitions
Qualifications
🎓HND minimum qualification within science or engineering related discipline
⚡Understanding of nuclear power operations and nuclear safety principles
📋Strong documentation skills supporting highly regulated technical project environments
🗣️Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary project teams
⏱️Ability to work effectively within deadlines and allocated project budgets
🛡️Understanding of nuclear safety regulations and compliance expectations
🔍Ability providing independent technical challenge on complex engineering matters
🇬🇧Fluent English communication skills, with French language skills advantageous
🏭Experience supporting nuclear operations, safety cases, or reactor physics activities
🔐Ability to obtain Security Check level security clearance successfully
Additional Information
🌟 Why Apply?
Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.
🌟 Your Benefits Package
🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24⁄7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time
Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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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.
