Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
Job Description
- You will supervise piping construction activities across a major nuclear new-build programme.
- You will lead multidisciplinary installation teams delivering complex piping system missions.
- You will ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution throughout construction delivery.
- Lead pipefitters, welders, riggers, and construction trades onsite.
- Supervise large bore stainless steel piping installation activities.
- Coordinate work packs, permits, and daily task briefings.
- Review isometrics, P&IDs, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Promote nuclear safety culture and site procedural compliance.
- Manage hydrotest preparation, execution, and documentation activities.
- Coordinate testing, flushing, drying, and reinstatement operations.
- Liaise with engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning teams.
- Monitor productivity, progress, and milestone delivery performance.
- Maintain inspection records, testing data, and construction documentation.
Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification.
- Proven experience supervising piping activities on power generation projects.
- Strong knowledge of high‑pressure piping systems and operations.
- Experience overseeing pipe supports and mechanical installation activities.
- Ability to interpret isometrics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary construction and subcontractor teams.
- Strong knowledge of HSE, quality, and construction compliance requirements.
- CSCS Supervisor Card and recognised safety qualification required.
- Fluent English communication and stakeholder management skills.
What we offer
- Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office.
- Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you.
- 8% Company Pension Contributions.
- Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more.
- Free Digital Gym Access – Expert‑led fitness classes.
- Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands.
- 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help.
- Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time.
Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.
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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.
