Principal Mechanical Engineer

Stratford, Greater London
  • Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
  • Define reliability and operational constraints for infrastructure systems.
  • Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
  • Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continued safe operation of facilities.
  • Promote a robust safety and security culture in all work practices.
  • Act as an intelligent customer, ensuring safety-related contracts meet all requirements.

    Essential:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the design assessment of mechanical plant and associated installations
  • Experience producing robust technical justifications to all own for relevant mechanical design modifications to be authorised.
  • Ability to develop practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design changes/modifications to plant infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of British and international design standards.
  • Proven ability to make evidence-based decisions using multiple data sources.
  • HAZID/HAZOP studies,
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively manage and prioritize your workload.
  • Qualifications Key Requirements for the role:
  • HNC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for mechanical within the nuclear or a similar high-hazard industry.
  • Desirable:
  • Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience.
  • Degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on an exciting role in a high-impact environment, we'd love to hear from you!

    Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

  • The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.
  • A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
  • Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
  • Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
  • Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs
  • At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!
Posted 2025-11-14

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