Electrical Engineer - Communications & Cabling
Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Electrical Engineer - Communications & Cabling
Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
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️ About Assystem
Assystem is an international engineering and digital services group, ranked in the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. In the UK, we’re accelerating the energy transition through landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes. Our 7,500 Switchers combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge digital tools to deliver complex infrastructure that powers a cleaner, more secure energy future.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
When you join Assystem, you become part of one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies. You’ll be joining a vibrant and collaborative community committed to supporting the delivery of major low-carbon energy projects. Whether it’s technical innovation or personal development, you’ll be part of a culture that helps you grow.
️ About Assystem
Assystem is an international engineering and digital services group, ranked in the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. In the UK, we’re accelerating the energy transition through landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes. Our 7,500 Switchers combine engineering excellence with cutting-edge digital tools to deliver complex infrastructure that powers a cleaner, more secure energy future.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
When you join Assystem, you become part of one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies. You’ll be joining a vibrant and collaborative community committed to supporting the delivery of major low-carbon energy projects. Whether it’s technical innovation or personal development, you’ll be part of a culture that helps you grow.
Job Description
The Job Mission
This is a hybrid role with site presence in Bridgwater. We can support relocation for those moving to the area. You will take technical leadership of specialist electrical systems that include low voltage cabling, public address and voice alarm (PAVA), and distributed antenna systems (DAS). Your future team will rely on you to ensure designs are safe, compliant, and constructible across the full lifecycle from design through installation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Act as the technical authority for electrical and communication systems.
* Review supplier design deliverables, ensuring compliance with UK standards and project needs.
* Coordinate with designers and contractors to resolve technical queries effectively.
* Support constructability by guiding cable containment and routing solutions.
* Provide input on lighting and small power designs where required.
* Work closely with procurement teams on bespoke design and delivery requirements.
* Lead technical reviews and handovers from design to construction.
* Ensure rigorous design change management processes are followed.
* Produce and maintain clear progress and technical reports for stakeholders.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across engineering, safety, and quality.
Qualifications
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
* Proven experience supporting construction or site-based engineering activities
* Strong knowledge of electrical calculations and design principles
* Ability to identify design impacts and manage changes effectively
* Familiarity with reviewing and updating design documentation
* Confident communicator with multidisciplinary project teams
️ Desired Skills and Qualifications
* Background in large, highly regulated projects such as energy, defence or infrastructure
* Experience with cable calculations or electrical load studies
* Proficiency in digital engineering tools or 3D model review software
Additional Information
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the UK’s most exciting nuclear project, with exposure to cutting-edge commissioning work. You’ll join a supportive team environment where growth and upskilling are encouraged—preparing you for future opportunities in SMRs and beyond.
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.
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