Our Vacancy
Graduate Safety Case Engineer
- Nuclear
- Permanent /
- Multiple
- United Kingdom
- 28/10/24
- On site
Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.
In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.
Job Description
About our Graduate Programme:
As a graduate at Assystem, from Day 1 you will be welcomed to the Assystem family, we will focus on getting you up to speed on what we do, our values, and what you can look forward to on our 2-year experience. You will have the opportunity to work with customers on live projects, bring value from the start and learn new skills.
As part of the programme, you will have access to Mentors, benefit from peer-to-peer learning through our Graduate Forums, identify and develop skills through our upskilling framework, and the opportunity to work across different industries and customers.
Job Description:
At Assystem, our work sees us supporting a range of sectors and industries including Nuclear, Defence, Transport, Oil and Gas, Utilities and Government.
As part of our Nuclear Safety Case team, you will have the opportunity to work on range of exciting projects, supporting a variety of clients across the civil and defence nuclear sectors, including but not limited to:
- Helping to ensure the safe operation of the existing UK nuclear reactor fleet.
- Supporting the safe development and deployment of new large scale, Small Modular Reactor and Advanced Modular Reactor technologies to help meet the UK decarbonisation goals.
- Supporting the UK defence sector, including the nuclear submarine fleet and associated shore facilities.
- Helping to ensure the safe decommissioning of redundant nuclear assets and management of radioactive wastes.
- Supporting the UK Nuclear Fusion programme.
Responsibilities will include:
- Being an active contributor to safety case documentation and supporting assessments for high hazard facilities/plants
- Participating in hazard identification studies
- Assessing the impact of faults and hazards on nuclear facilities
- Supporting bid writing and project management activities
- Working with colleagues across the wider business, including engineering teams and Human Factors specialists, to deliver fully integrated design and safety solutions for our clients
- Supporting more senior colleagues and interaction with clients and regulators
- The opportunity to get involvement in Business Development activities, helping to build our relationships with clients and develop our technical capabilities
My profile
Essential:
- BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in a STEM subject
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- High level of IT proficiency, computer literacy, MS Office Suite
- Ability to think intuitively and creatively.
- Good written output and presentation skills
Desirable:
- An understanding / appreciation of the potential applications of nuclear technology and the associated societal benefits.
- Ability to apply mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems.
- Comfortable with site-based working, when required for projects (where possible we embrace virtual working).
- Enthusiasm to develop your safety case authorship skillset and to challenge yourself.
Requirements for Assystem Graduate Scheme:
- Successful Candidate must be a UK Sole National
- Successful Candidate must be willing to relocate as part of their rotational Scheme (Relocation Support available)
Security Clearance:
The successful applicant must be a UK resident and, due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet this criteria in order to attain a minimum level of BPSS clearance.
When will we be in touch?
Thank you for applying!
We will be sifting through applications and you will receive a response to your application confirming the next steps.
If you reach the next stage, you will be called by one of our recruitment team who will ask you some questions around:
– Your application
– Your Eligibility for the role
– Your passion for Energy transformation
– Your passion for your chosen discipline
– your knowledge on your chosen discipline.
Successful applicants will be invited to our in-person assessment centres.
What we offer includes:
- 25 days’ holiday entitlement, ability to sell or purchase annual leave;
- 8% company contribution to your pension;
- Paid membership of two professional bodies;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Wellbeing hub, Employee Assistance Programme and access to discount perks;
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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