Company Overview
Assystem is a leading nuclear engineering and digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating the energy transition worldwide. With a team of 7,750 engineers and digital specialists, we deliver landmark projects—Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and Small Modular Reactor programmes—shaping the future of low‑carbon energy infrastructure globally.
Job Mission
This is a hybrid role based in Bridgwater, England. Candidates should be within commuting distance of Bridgwater and may be supported with relocation. You will work within the Commissioning Programme of a major nuclear new‑build project, ensuring environmental compliance and assurance across construction and commissioning phases. You will collaborate with commissioning, safety, and environmental professionals to maintain high standards of performance.
Responsibilities
* Support commissioning delivery teams to conduct environmental compliance activities on site.
* Promote adherence to statutory environmental legislation and best practice standards.
* Conduct environmental assurance and surveillance in construction and commissioning environments.
* Advise on environmental safety issues and contribute to technical work‑streams across the programme.
* Build strong relationships with environmental, safety and quality professionals across the project.
* Collect, interpret and verify environmental data related to waste, emissions and pollution prevention.
* Produce environmental safety performance reports with trend analysis and recommended remedial actions.
* Support regulatory interfaces, inspections, risk‑based assessments and assurance activities.
* Implement and improve environmental safety controls across the commissioning programme.
* Support emergency preparedness and environmental incident management activities.
* Balance attendance on site and in the Bridgwater office.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in an environment‑related discipline.
* Practical experience on active construction or industrial sites with environmental surveillance.
* Strong communication skills with ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
* Understanding of environmental compliance in a regulated industry.
* Hands‑on experience with waste management, environmental permitting and pollution control.
* Proven capability in writing, implementing or reviewing environmental specifications and risk assessments.
* Knowledge of UK environmental permitting, waste management framework and monitoring.
* Ability to analyse environmental risk, produce clear reports and advise on technical environmental issues.
Desired Qualifications
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working toward).
* Experience in a construction environment, ideally in commissioning or pre‑operations.
* Understanding of radiological/non‑radiological environmental compliance in the nuclear power industry.
* Experience interfacing with UK regulators (e.g., ONR / EA).
* Experience in site investigation, land contamination assessment, or Water Framework Directive/Habitats Regulations.
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunity.
* Flexible working hours.
* Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution).
* 25 days’ paid annual leave plus bank holidays; optional purchase or sale of days.
* Professional fees reimbursed.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Competitive sick pay; support when you need it.
* Income protection and 3× salary death‑in‑service cover.
* Free Digital Gym access – expert‑led fitness classes.
* 24/7 Employee Support Line – mental health, financial & legal help.
Why Apply
Join your future team at Assystem and be instrumental in delivering a landmark nuclear project in the UK. You’ll provide expert environmental leadership in a dynamic, regulated environment and help shape the low‑carbon energy future.
EEO Statement
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promoting 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. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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