Electrical Project Engineer

⚡️💡 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.

🚀 The Job Mission

This is a hybrid role for candidates within commutable distance to Bridgwater, with modest relocation support offered. You will work under the Project Manager supporting Programme Management delivery. You’ll interface across commercial, procurement, construction, engineering, controls, and safety teams. You’ll coordinate deliverables, archives, and stakeholder engagement across sub-Programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager in delivering contract scope under supervision.
• Liaise with client office teams to support project delivery tasks.
• Support implementation of management systems for planning and document control.
• Assist in compliance with and application of client procedures.
• Help develop and maintain relations with statutory stakeholders.
• Maintain auditable archives of project decisions and evolution.
• Support technical work-stream delivery on time and on budget.
• Help build Joint Management Team collaboration in line with objectives.
• Coordinate and record stakeholder meetings (internal & external).

🛠 Essential Skills:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with project engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ engineering or construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Navisworks, PDMS, or Aveva E3D.
• Strong 3D modelling ability.
• Experience developing design specs for mechanical equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior managers.
• Analytical mindset with budget analysis/forecasting capability.
• High attention to detail under pressure and tight schedules.

✔️ Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience supporting commercial/business case development.
• Exposure to client interface across multi-disciplinary teams.

🌟 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.