Job description
Company Description
⚡️💡 About Assystem
Assystem is an international engineering and digital services group, ranked in the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. In the UK, we’re accelerating the energy transition through landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes. Our 7,500 Switchers combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge digital tools to deliver complex infrastructure that powers a cleaner, more secure energy future.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
When you join Assystem, you become part of one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies. You’ll be joining a vibrant and collaborative community committed to supporting the delivery of major low-carbon energy projects. Whether it’s technical innovation or personal development, you’ll be part of a culture that helps you grow.
Job Description
🚀 The Job Mission
This is a hybrid position, with three days based in Bridgwater and two days from home. Candidates must live within a commutable distance or be open to relocation support. As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and technically robust electrical systems on Hinkley Point C. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, contractors, and stakeholders to solve challenges and deliver project milestones.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responding to general queries, non-conformances, change requests, and exemption requests
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulation requirements
- Challenging and aligning design decisions with overall project strategies
- Coordinating technical support from external organisations when required
- Contributing to the resolution and closure of outstanding technical issues
- Assessing and mitigating technical risks within the electrical scope
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Responsible Designers and stakeholders
- Reporting operationally to an Engineering Lead and supporting wider delivery teams
Qualifications
🛠 Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
- Experience in electrical design, installation, and/or commissioning
- Strong understanding of construction and installation industry standards
- Ability to independently manage and escalate technical issues
✔️ Desired Skills
- Experience working in multidisciplinary technical environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Previous experience in a site-based engineering role
Additional Information
🌟 Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the UK’s most exciting nuclear project, with exposure to cutting-edge commissioning work. You’ll join a supportive team environment where growth and upskilling are encouraged—preparing you for future opportunities in SMRs and beyond.
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.
