Electrical Engineer

Company Description ⚡️ About Assystem

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 nuclear 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.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join Assystem and become part of a business delivering some of the UK’s most complex and important energy infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, construction specialists and technical leaders, gaining exposure to electrical, control and instrumentation systems within a highly regulated project environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career EC&I Engineer who wants to develop practical construction experience, strengthen technical judgement and build a long-term career in nuclear engineering.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• Professional fees covered fully
• Employee referral scheme
• Competitive Sick Pay - Support when you need it
• Income Protection 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial legal help
• and more

Job Description

This is mainly an office-based role between Bristol and Bridgwater, with around 3-4 days per week expected in the office. Occasional working from home, site visits and supplier visits may also be required. You will support electrical support systems on a major nuclear infrastructure project.

Key responsibilities:

• Review supplier drawings for fabricated electrical support systems.
• Assess SHS sections, base plates, brackets and channels.
• Review anchor, fixing and concrete embedment details.
• Coordinate cable tray, ladder and containment support systems.
• Identify fabrication, access, clash and constructability issues early.
• Work with suppliers, site teams and engineering stakeholders.
• Support documentation for blocked or non-conforming supports.
• Assist with bills of quantities and support trackers.
• Provide input on welded and bolted support assemblies.
• Resolve supplier comments, technical queries and non-conformance issues.

Qualifications

️ Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us. We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Essential experience:

• Electrical or Mechanical engineering background with fabricated supports experience.
• Understanding of anchors, fixings, base plates or bolted connections.
• Ability to review drawings and identify buildability issues.
• Awareness of welded steelwork or fabricated bracket assemblies.
• Experience working with suppliers, site teams or contractors.
• Background in nuclear, heavy industry, steel or power, or any other similar fieldsDesirable experience

Desirable experience

• Cable tray, cable ladder or containment support experience.
• Experience with NCRs, technical queries or supplier comments.
• Awareness of EN 1090 or fabricated steelwork standards.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, Navisworks, CEMAR or similar tools.

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

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We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. 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