At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. In the UK, we support the development of critical low-carbon energy infrastructure. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As a Switcher, you’ll be working on one of the most ambitious low-carbon energy projects in Europe — Hinkley Point C. Ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering, Assystem is at the forefront of innovation in project delivery. Your future team leads the transition from commissioning into full operations, helping to establish a safe, efficient, and future-ready power station.
Job Description
The Job Mission
This role leads key projects bridging commissioning and long-term plant operations.
You’ll deliver fit-out, systems, and technical readiness packages for HPC.
Your future team ensures the station is operationally ready from day one.
️ Lead delivery of Pre-Operations projects including building fit-outs and bespoke systems
️ Develop and manage project schedules and execution plans
️ Coordinate cross-functional teams including Commercial, Technical and Legal
️ Oversee contract readiness and interface with procurement processes
️ Track project progress, milestones, budgets, and stakeholder reporting
️ Maintain full compliance with safety, quality, and licensing parameters
️ Ensure risk, change and issue management is embedded in delivery
️ Drive continuous improvement and adopt best practice across workstreams
My profile
Proven project delivery experience in regulated or complex engineering sectors
Track record managing multidisciplinary teams in technical environments
Knowledge of contract procurement and supplier interface management
Familiarity with HSE legislation and project risk frameworks
Strong understanding of project quality assurance documentation
Excellent communication, reporting and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to lead, influence, and manage internal and external stakeholders
️ Degree in Engineering or related field (Chartered status preferred)
️ Formal project management qualification (APMP, Prince2, etc.)
️ Experience in the nuclear or other highly regulated infrastructure sectors
️ Experience managing transition from commissioning to operations
️ Ability to manage commercial and technical negotiations
Why You Should Apply
Play a pivotal role in the UK’s nuclear energy future by supporting the successful operational start-up of Hinkley Point C. Join Assystem’s high-impact delivery team and shape the long-term readiness of one of Europe’s most significant energy projects.
Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Flexible working hours
Employee referral scheme
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.
Are you a prospective or recent graduate?
Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.
Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!
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