Structural Engineer - Steelworks

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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

A major new nuclear build is underway in Somerset, requiring strong on-site engineering support.

This role ensures responsive oversight of embedded steelwork across multiple site construction packages.

You will be the link between contractors, designers, and quality teams, ensuring safe and timely delivery.

Your mission include:

• Responding to queries and non-conformances across manufacturing and installation phases
• Reviewing embedded steelwork scope on pools, tanks, liners, and sumps
• Supporting with expert advice to ensure nuclear safety requirements are upheld
• Monitoring technical risks and helping manage mitigations
• Ensuring closure of open points and change requests efficiently
• Liaising directly with civil contractors and site-based teams
• Collaborating across quality, project, and design teams
• Transitioning into M&E support during the fit-out phase

🛠 Essential Skills

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Nuclear industry technical knowledge across disciplines
• Familiarity with steelwork manufacturing and construction
• Welding engineering experience
• Risk-aware and safety-conscious engineering mindset
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues as needed
• Effective communicator in a site-based environment
• Confident managing stakeholder engagement

✔️ Desired Skills

• Prior experience with embedded steelwork
• Structural assessments within nuclear safety standards
• Experience in complex, regulated industries
• Knowledge of fit-out phase for nuclear infrastructure
• Familiarity with acceptance or handover processes

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Benefits include:

• 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
• Employee referral scheme

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