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Mechanical Engineer

  • Defence
  • Permanent /
  • Plymouth
  • United Kingdom
  • 07/09/24
  • On site

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.


Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.


We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.


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 third in the world for nuclear engineering.


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


Job Description

Your future team:

Assystem is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects within a supportive and innovative environment. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering the mechanical engineering package throughout the various phases of the project lifecycle.

Your missions:

🎯 Develop and author mechanical engineering concepts and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project scope, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

🎯 Produce design reports and engineering documentation to the required standard and within the defined timeframes.

🎯 Collaborate effectively with the project team, following the project plan for successful project implementation.

🎯 Operate in compliance with the Client’s Business Management System and Technical Manual, adhering to Quality Management Arrangements.

🎯 Maintain awareness of hazards associated with mechanical engineering tasks and raise issues as necessary to ensure a safe working environment.

Why join the community of Switchers?

Assystem is one of the top 3 largest Nuclear Engineering companies. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of Defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the company. We also offer competitive benefits, including:

💥 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

💥 8% company pension contributions

💥 Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care

💥 Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more

💥 Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

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Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

🌟 A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

🌟 Chartered Engineer status, or progress toward Chartership, is highly desirable.

🌟 Completion of a Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear/marine system knowledge is preferred. Experience in other safety-critical plant/process designs will also be considered.

🌟 Proven experience in designing mechanical and nuclear process/plant systems (e.g., fresh water, demineralised water, radioactive effluent processing).

🌟 Strong awareness of the functional safety implications of process/plant design and safety systems.

🌟 Proficiency in hand calculations, AutoCAD, and fabrication drawing standards (BS8888).

🌟 Proficiency in Mathcad, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent), and MS Office.

Umbrella Contractor or Permanent Staff position

Mainly home working or from a local Assystem office with occasional visits to the Client site in Plymouth.

SC required but can start with BPSS, sole UK nationals only

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!

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