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Junior Project Controls Engineer

  • Nuclear
  • Permanent / Project Management
  • Bristol
  • United Kingdom
  • 02/06/24
  • On site
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Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.


In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.


Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.


To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all


Job Description

By delegation of the Cost and Change Lead, the Junior Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for activities such as:
• Local coordination of the Change Management process encompassing contractual events and design changes.
• Assisting engineering teams in drafting Engaging Change Requests (CRs) and Activity at Completion (ACs) for Sizewell C (SZC) project.
• Aiding engineering teams in responding to and creating contractual events in collaboration with the Commercial Manager and contracts team.
• Coordinating with the SZC Risk and Opportunity coordinator to ensure alignment with the risk register.
• Collaborating with the SZC Cost Control team to ensure accurate updates of cost impacts/budget in the Unifier tool.
• Coordinating with the SZC List of Deliverables Manager to ensure LOD impacts are accurately updated and implemented in the LOD tool, Paladin.
• Collaborating with France Change Coordinator to ensure the progress of SZC CRs (quality check, validation/opening of change requests) in the Change Request tool.
• Preparation and coordination of SZC bi-weekly CRs review meetings (openings and approvals)
• Supporting the SZC project team in producing monthly reports through the provision of insightful information and analysis.
• Update of Change assumption note when it’s needed.

These activities will involve close collaboration with the engineering and Project Control teams based in both France and Bristol.

My profile

  • Project and change management Skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with influencing abilities.
  • Capable of working both independently and within a team, taking ownership of problems within one’s capacity and responsibility.
  • Results-oriented with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
  • Possesses logical thinking,
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and high analytical skills

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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!

Discover more about our graduate programme

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