Mechanical Engineer

Company: Assystem
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support Turbine Island design within the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliant, high-quality deliverables. You will apply systems engineering and contribute to optioneering and integration tasks that connect the Turbine Island to the wider power plant. The position offers growth, hands-on design development, and a path in a highly regulated, safety-focused environment with ongoing training and internal advancement.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work 1-2 days remote per week
  • training and career opportunities
  • internal promotions (70% of managers promoted internally)
  • holiday bonuses
  • engaging Employee Committee
  • competitive social benefits

Responsibilities

  • Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements
  • Develop and check design documents with Senior Engineers
  • Assist in design development activities and optioneering studies
  • Apply Systems Engineering principles
  • Integrate Turbine Island design into wider power plant infrastructure
  • Engage with stakeholders and attend design reviews
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality management

Key requirements

  • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 2:1
  • Senior engineering experience in offshore, renewables, nuclear or other highly regulated industries
  • Solid mechanical and structural engineering background
  • Proficient with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Catia)
  • MathCAD experience
  • Experience producing technical reports (design/substantiation, assembly procedures)
  • Knowledge of welding, machining, etc.
  • Experience from Concept to Manufacture in the engineering design cycle
  • Familiarity with Eurocode 3 and DNV
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCAD
  • Catia

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Posted: September 20th, 2026