ASSYSTEM
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company Description
Assystem is one of the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide, with over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors. The company supports public and industrial stakeholders in delivering complex and strategic infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety and security.
Operating across 13 countries, Assystem employs 8,000+ experts and covers the entire project lifecycle, including engineering, project management, and digital solutions.
Job Description
🚀 Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!
You will be part of an expanding team based around our Sunderland office, working on projects for nuclear, marine, and oil & gas (O&G) clients.
🔹 Hybrid working available (1–2 remote days per week).
Key Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Engineer, your role will include:
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Leading project tasks:
- Managing and planning engineering projects
- Coordinating with project management facilities
- Supervising a team of engineers
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Delivering engineering solutions:
- Providing high-quality, robust technical solutions
- Assessing and resolving wide-ranging engineering challenges
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Communicating progress:
- Reporting on technical development and project delivery
- Assisting the Lead Engineer and Project Manager
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Mentoring team members:
- Guiding junior or graduate engineers in technical matters
- Supporting skill development within the team
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Time and resource management:
- Efficiently meeting deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards
- Working with minimal supervision
Why Join Assystem?
✨ 55+ years in nuclear engineering ✅ Ranked among the top 3 nuclear engineering firms 💼 Attractive social benefits:
- Engaging Employee Committee
- Holiday bonuses 📚 Continuous training and career growth 📈 70% of managers are promoted internally! 🏠 Hybrid work option (1–2 remote days per week)
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant senior engineering experience in:
- Offshore/renewables/nuclear industries
- Highly regulated sectors
- Strong background in mechanical and structural engineering
- Proficient in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Catia)
- Solid mathematical skills, including MathCAD
- Ability to produce technical reports (design, substantiation, assembly procedures)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, etc.)
- Experience through the entire engineering design lifecycle (Concept to Manufacture)
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Preferred/Advantageous
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- European/Offshore standards experience (Eurocode 3, DNV)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) expertise, particularly:
- ANSYS Workbench
- Non-linear and fatigue analysis
- DNV/Eurocodes compliance
- Ability to check and approve CAD assemblies/drawings
- Proficiency in verifying engineering documentation (manuals, calculations, reports)
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Must meet UK security clearance criteria (due to nature of work)
Core Values
Assystem is committed to: 🔹 Equality and diversity 🔹 Innovation through varied perspectives 🔹 Bringing unique skills and daring innovation to complex challenges
"Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!"
Job Details
Role: Engineering / Technical Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Nuclear
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