Assystem
Civil Engineer - Field Surveillance
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Assystem: Civil Construction Surveillance Role – Site Engineer
💡 About Assystem
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 executing complex strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety, security, and quality requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts across 13 countries, intervening throughout the entire project lifecycle—from engineering and project management to digital solutions.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As a member of Assystem, you’ll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. Currently ranked #2 globally in nuclear engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class projects—such as Hinkley Point C—while shaping tomorrow’s energy solutions.
Job Description
You will support construction surveillance activities across major civil engineering works onsite, focusing on:
- Quality assurance
- Compliance monitoring
- Contractor performance oversight
Key Responsibilities
🏗️ Conduct construction surveillance activities across civil engineering work packages
🔍 Ensure compliance with:
- Contract requirements
- Project specifications
- Applicable quality standards
📋 Identify non-conformances and:
- Support preparation of quality reporting documentation
- Monitor contractor performance against approved QC plans
🤝 Coordinate closely with:
- Contractors
- Multidisciplinary site delivery teams
📈 Contribute surveillance data to:
- Project quality performance indicators (QPIs)
🛡️ Promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements onsite
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📑 Review quality inspection records before permanent works are covered
⚙️ Evaluate contractor adherence to approved:
- Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
- Safety & compliance frameworks
🚧 Support mitigation actions to ensure:
- Continuous construction progress
- Maintenance of quality standards
📢 Provide timely reporting including:
- Surveillance findings
- Emerging project risks
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
🎓 A HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent vocational experience
🏗️ Strong understanding of:
- Construction methods
- Materials
- Industry practices
📋 Experience working in large-scale construction/infrastructure projects
🔍 Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in:
- Inspecting works and materials
- Identifying anomalies and non-conformances
📝 Proven ability to produce:
- Accurate, concise, and contract-specific site records
🤝 Strong communication skills and proven aptitude for building and maintaining:
- Collaborative contractor relationships
⚡ Ability to work:
- Independently
- While effective within high-performing cross-functional teams
🛡️ Understanding of:
- Quality assurance (QA) principles
- Construction compliance frameworks
📱 Experience using electronic devices for:
- On-site inspection
- Reporting (e.g., tablet/CAD tablets)
Advantageous (Desirable)
📜 Knowledge of:
- CDM Regulations and drawing approval processes
📋 Familiarity with:
- Quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
Offering
🌟 Benefits
- 🏠 Hybrid working model: Flexibility to work from home and the office
- 🏖️ 25 days’ annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)
- 🔄 “Buy and Sell” Holiday Scheme: Tailor your time off to suit your needs
- 💰 8% company pension contribution
- 🛡️ Income Protection & 3x salary Death-in-Service Cover
- 🤒 Competitive Sick Pay
- 🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim on dental, optical, prescription, and more
- 💪 Free digital gym access: On-demand expert-led classes
- 🎁 Exclusive discounts: On restaurants, travel, technology, and top retail brands
- 📞 24/7 Employee Support Line: Access to:
- Mental health support
- Financial advice
- Legal guidance
- 🚴 Bike-to-Work scheme: Save with tax-free leasing
- 💉 Free annual flu vaccinations & eye test vouchers
- 🧾 Paid professional membership fees:
- ❤️ Volunteering days (Paid company time for community projects)
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About Our Company Culture
Assystem is committed to safeguarding candidates during the recruitment process. We will never:
- Offer specialist CV-writing services
- Request payment
- Ask for sensitive personal information
We also promote "all forms of diversity", believing that diverse perspectives lead to innovative, impactful solutions. Your skills, talent, and unique contributions matter—stand out by daring to be different!
Join our team and help deliver sustainable engineering solutions for world-changing projects.
Notice to Candidates: All information shared during the recruitment process will remain confidential. We actively protect against fraudulent activity and expect all candidates to adhere to ethical recruitment standards.
Equal Opportunities Statement: Assystem promotes equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s talents are valued.
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