Operational Development Engineer - Nuclear

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 7,500 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

🚀 The Job Mission

This role supports the development and delivery of the Periodic Testing Programme at Hinkley Point C.

You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pre-operations team.

You’ll help translate technical documentation into operational strategies.

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyse technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, and test instructions.
• Assist in the creation of Periodic Testing Operational Instructions (PTOIs).
• Support planning and scheduling activities for testing programmes.
• Liaise with HPC departments, EDF stakeholders, and international partners.
• Assist in developing surveillance programme strategy and requirements.
• Help define and document operational processes and procedures.
• Ensure delivery aligns with industry operating experience and best practice.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance across documentation.

🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications

• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline (or higher).
• Experience with mechanical, electrical or I&C plant systems.
• Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings.
• Strong written skills for document and procedure creation.
• Capable of planning and executing technical work scopes.
• Experience working in a project or commissioning environment.
• Able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability to follow and develop operational procedures.

✔️ Desired Skills

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Prior exposure to nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with surveillance or periodic testing programmes.
• Understanding of asset management or work management systems.
• Experience working with international engineering suppliers.

🌟 Ready to help shape the future of nuclear power?

This is a unique chance to be part of a first-of-a-kind project in the UK and to build your expertise within a world-leading team. If you're ready to work on a high-impact mission that supports the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity

🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

✅ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

💼 Professional fees reimbursed

🕒 Flexible working hours

💰 Employee referral scheme

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