Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.



Every day, our 7,750 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.



Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.



To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

🚀 Civil/Structural Engineer – Defence Projects ⚙️

Are you a skilled Civil/Structural Engineer looking to work on high-profile Defence projects? Join our Defence Client’s organisation and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure at their operating base.

🔹 Your Role:

✅ Define project requirements – engage stakeholders and coordinate with third parties 🏗️

✅ Review design documentation – oversee drawings, specifications & risk assessments 📐

✅ Optimise project solutions – support optioneering & value engineering for efficiency 💡

✅ Ensure compliance – adhere to local standards & industry design codes 📜

✅ Supervise technical activities – oversee construction & commissioning on-site 🔍

✅ Collaborate with teams – drive smooth and efficient project delivery 🤝

✅ Champion safety & quality – uphold Environment, Health, Safety & Security policies ⚠️

🔎 Why Join Us? Work on impactful Defence projects, enhance national infrastructure, and grow your career in a dynamic, high-security environment.

📩 Apply today and be part of something big! 🌍

🔹 Essential Experience:

✅ Maritime projects – expertise in coastal, naval, or offshore structures 🌊

✅ Heavy civils & structural projects – constructability & buildability experience 🏗️

✅ Design management – overseeing design partners & ensuring safety assurance 📐

✅ Performance specifications – developing requirements for complex projects 📜

✅ Quality & nuclear safety – experience in nuclear safety case production ⚠️

✅ Stakeholder engagement – liaising with third parties throughout the project lifecycle 🤝

🔹 Desirable Experience:

🔹 Floating structures & vehicle/passenger bridges 🚢

🔹 Environmental & safety case planning 🌍

🔹 Defence & nuclear sector project management 🔬

🔹 Engineering lifecycle management from concept to completion 🔄

📚 Qualifications & Training:

✔️ SC Clearance (or eligibility) 🔒

✔️ Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) 🎓

✔️ Marine & mechanical engineering qualifications desirable ⚙️

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact Defence infrastructure, shaping the future of maritime and heavy civil projects.

📩 Apply now and be part of something big! 🚀

Why join the community of Switchers?

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

💥25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

💥8% company pension contributions

💥Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care

💥Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more

💥Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

SC Clearance required to start role

Hybrid working, ideally 3 days/week in a Glasgow city centre office,  

Limited travel to site near Helensburgh  may be required, for example for Facility Walkdowns

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.