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Our Vacancy

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Nuclear
  • Permanent /
  • Bridgwater
  • United Kingdom
  • 09/06/25
  • On site

⚡️💡 Join Assystem and Power the Future of Energy!


At Assystem, we are at the forefront of the global energy transition. Our 7,500 Switchers bring a wealth of engineering expertise to accelerate the world’s journey to a sustainable future. Join us and play a key role in delivering transformative projects that shape tomorrow.


🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?


Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies worldwide and collaborate with a team that thrives on innovation and excellence. At Assystem, you’ll work on critical projects, contributing to a sustainable energy future while growing in your career.


 


Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission

This senior-level role will see you lead a defined electrical scope within a major UK nuclear infrastructure project. Your future team is delivering innovative electrical solutions across the full project lifecycle. You’ll ensure design excellence while aligning with regulatory and project standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and review electrical designs to meet UK nuclear standards
  • Lead technical assessments to identify optimal electrical system solutions
  • Prepare detailed specifications, design reports, and calculations
  • Provide expert guidance during installation and commissioning phases
  • Coordinate electrical designs across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement
  • Act as primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders
  • Drive project delivery through leadership, planning, and review

 

My profile

🛠 Essential Skills

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
  • Experience in LV design, cable sizing, and AMTECH software
  • In-depth knowledge of UK nuclear standards and safety regulations
  • Strong capability in Revit, PDMS/E3D, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
  • Proven track record in multi-discipline coordination
  • Experience managing electrical designs in regulated industries
  • Previous experience in site/construction environments
  • Chartered Engineer (or actively working toward chartership)

✔️ Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of electrical building services
  • Familiarity with electrical protection and control systems
  • Experience managing design changes and document reviews
  • French language proficiency is a plus
  • Experience in a client-facing, leadership engineering role

 

🌟 Why You Should Apply

Don’t miss the opportunity to work on one of the most impactful low-carbon projects in Europe. You’ll be joining a team committed to engineering excellence, where you’ll lead major design packages, mentor future talent, and help shape the UK’s clean energy future.
 

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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