Piping Construction Engineer

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With 7,500 Switchers across the globe, we combine decades of engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to power a sustainable future. As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, we play a crucial role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and SMR's.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

By joining Assystem, you’ll become part of one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. We are at the forefront of the UK’s most exciting nuclear construction projects, offering career-defining opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Our team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of energy.

🚀 The Job Mission

This is a hands-on, site-integrated role supporting mechanical construction delivery at Hinkley Point C. You’ll lead the planning and coordination of mechanical piping works within a multi-contractor environment.

We welcome candidates from outside the nuclear sector—if you’ve worked on complex construction projects involving heavy plant, pressure systems, or large-scale utilities, you’ll find your skills highly relevant here.

You’ll typically work three days per week onsite in Bridgwater, but we need those with flexibility for five days as needed based on project requirements. If you're relocating, we offer a relocation allowance to help support your move.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and guiding site teams to deliver mechanical installation safely and efficiently
• Defining work scopes and sequencing them for practical delivery on a live construction site
• Coordinating installation activities with designers, subcontractors, and technical leads
• Identifying and resolving engineering or construction challenges in real time
• Supporting improvements to build methodology, planning, and site access
• Upholding the highest standards in health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
• Providing updates on progress, resource planning, and readiness to the site management team
• Acting as the key link between engineering intent and field execution

🛠 Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent trade-based qualification
• Proven experience coordinating site-based mechanical or piping works
• CCNSG Safety Passport and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification
• Minimum 5 years in construction or industrial environments
• Background in oil & gas, steelworks, utilities, power stations, or similar heavy industrial sectors
• Confident in managing scopes across large multi-disciplinary sites
• Familiar with pressure systems, valves, pipework supports, and heavy plant installation

✔️ Desired Skills

• Understanding of CDM regulations in a construction environment
• Familiarity working within Joint Ventures or integrated contractor environments
• Strong leadership and progress reporting skills
• Comfortable resolving technical or scope issues on-site with multiple stakeholders

🌟 Why Apply?

This is your chance to specialise in one of the most quality-critical aspects of piping delivery on a landmark nuclear programme. If you have a passion for ensuring high technical standards across welded systems and NDT operations, this role will challenge and develop your skills.

Benefits include:

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity

🕒 Flexible working hours

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

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

💼 Professional fees reimbursed

💰 Employee referral scheme

🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it

🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes

📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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.