Civil Engineering Lead

1 week ago

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom ASSYSTEM Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year
Company Description

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by driving innovation in low-carbon energy. With 7,500 Switchers across 12 countries, we leverage 55+ years of expertise in highly regulated industries to deliver engineering and digital solutions for complex infrastructure projects. As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, we are committed to a sustainable and reliable energy future for all.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

When you join Assystem, you're joining one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. Collaborate with a team that combines world-class engineering expertise with digital innovation to solve the challenges of energy transition. Be part of a mission to create a more sustainable future and enjoy opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in exciting, high-impact projects.

Job Description

The Job Mission

You'll lead engineering delivery for a defined plant area, supporting one of the UK's most ambitious nuclear programmes. Your future team will depend on your experience and leadership to coordinate design priorities and drive site readiness.

  • Act as lead engineering point of contact for your assigned plant scope area
  • Manage a small design team and set priorities to meet construction needs
  • Define and coordinate engineering scope based on site and delivery requirements
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary and contract interfaces to drive project decision-making
  • Mediate technical queries and finalise open points before construction milestones
  • Accept and validate design packages to ensure they meet all functional needs
  • Identify any Nuclear Safety concerns and uphold quality and regulatory standards
  • Report risks, manage design evolution, and ensure issues are resolved proactively
Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Extensive experience in civil/structural infrastructure design
  • Proven stakeholder management across internal and external teams
  • Experience managing design change processes on active sites
  • Familiar with NEC contracts, CDM Regulations, and compliance standards
  • Knowledge of design interface coordination across disciplines
  • Understanding of nuclear or other highly regulated industries
  • Strong engineering judgment and leadership under pressure

Desired Skills

  • Experience with Navisworks, Tekla or Revit
  • Familiarity with BIM coordination tools and methodologies
  • Understanding of nuclear safety culture and technical governance
  • Chartered status or working towards it
  • Ability to lead technically diverse teams across multiple packages
Additional Information

Why Apply?

This is your opportunity to lead on one of the UK's most complex nuclear projects and leave your mark on the country's energy future. At Assystem, your expertise will directly shape delivery outcomes and safety standards across a national priority project.

 

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.

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