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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.

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

Mechanical Engineer – Exciting Opportunity

This would be an embedded role in support of a major Defence Client on a large infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities:

• ️ Develop Engineering Concepts – Create and deliver engineering solutions that meet project objectives in scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Documentation – Produce design reports and technical documentation within set timeframes and standards.
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with the project team to ensure smooth project implementation.
• ✅ Compliance – Follow the Client’s Business Management System and ensure all quality and technical standards are met.
• ️ Safety First – Maintain awareness of hazards and ensure a safe working environment.
• ️ Project Work – Contribute to nuclear, civil, and marine projects with dedicated work packages.

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player who can lead assigned tasks and support others when needed.
• ️ A strong communicator who provides clear updates to the Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
• ️ Excellent time management skills to deliver within agreed deadlines, cost, and quality standards.

• Minimum of 3 years design engineering experience in a highly regulated area.
• Experience in designing mechanical and nuclear process/plant systems (e.g., fresh water, demineralised water, radioactive effluent processing).
• Working level experience of the European standards is desirable, for example Eurocode 3.
• Strong awareness of the functional safety implications of process/plant design and safety systems.
• Proficiency in hand calculations, Auto CAD, and fabrication drawing standards (BS8888).
• Proficiency in Mathcad, Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent), and MS Office.
• An appreciation for the engineering design cycle from Concept through to Manufacture.
• Experience in other safety-critical plant/process designs will also be considered.

MY PROFILE

• ️ 3+ years of design engineering experience in a highly regulated industry.
• ️ Expertise in designing mechanical and nuclear process/plant systems, such as fresh water, demineralised water, and radioactive effluent processing.
• Experience with European standards (e.g., Eurocode 3) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the functional safety requirements of process/plant design and safety systems.
• ✍️ Proficient in hand calculations, Auto CAD, and fabrication drawing standards (BS8888).
• Skilled in Mathcad, Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor (or similar), and MS Office.
• Familiarity with the engineering design cycle, from concept through to manufacture.
• ✅ Experience in other safety-critical plant/process designs is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• ️ Nuclear or Marine System Knowledge – Completion of a Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent experience is preferred.
• SC Clearance required to commence role
• Hybrid working with 2-3 days in a Glasgow office

Enhanced sick pay

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.