Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 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.

🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! 🚀 You will join an expanding team to support the development and delivery of work packages for our nuclear, marine and O&G clients based around our Sunderland office. The role supports Hybrid working.

Your mission:

• Leading project tasks: Manage and plan projects for a team of engineers while coordinating with project management facilities.
• Producing engineering solutions: Deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of topics and activities.
• Communicating progress: Provide feedback on technical development and project delivery to the Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
• Mentoring: Offer technical guidance and support to team members, especially junior or graduate engineers.
• Managing time: Efficiently manage your time to meet agreed deadlines, target costs, and quality standards with minimal supervision.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• 🌟 Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• 🏆 Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• 💼 Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• 📚 Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 📈 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• 🏠 Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

• Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant senior engineering experience in sectors like offshore, renewables, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries.
• Solid background in mechanical and structural engineering.
• Proficient with CAD software: Skilled in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Catia.
• Strong mathematical skills: Experienced with MathCAD software.
• Skilled in producing technical reports: Expertise in creating design and substantiation reports, assembly procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: Understanding of welding, machining, etc.
• Experienced with the engineering design cycle from Concept to Manufacture.

Additional Information:

• Familiar with European and Offshore standards: Experience with Eurocode 3 and DNV.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Skilled in checking and approving engineering CAD assemblies and drawings.
• Proficient in verifying engineering documentation: Manual calculations, reports, etc.
• Excellent Finite Element Analysis skills: In-depth knowledge of ANSYS Workbench is desirable.
• Experienced in non-linear and fatigue FEA: Familiar with DNV and Eurocodes.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation! 🌐✨

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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.