HVAC Construction Engineer

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem
Assystem is a global leader in engineering, dedicated to accelerating the energy transition. In the UK, we’re powering progress on landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and next-generation Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Our 8000 Switchers blend deep engineering know-how with cutting-edge digital tools to help build a low-carbon world, faster, cleaner, and smarter.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Becoming a Switcher means joining one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. You’ll work on technically complex projects that shape the UK’s energy future while gaining opportunities to grow your expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Description

🚀 This is a hybrid role based in Bridgwater, requiring four days per week on site, with support available for those looking to relocate closer to the project.

As an HVAC Engineer, you will act as the link between design teams and on-site construction, ensuring technical issues are resolved efficiently.

🌬️ Act as interface between design teams and construction teams on site
📄 Review site change requests and quality issue reports for completeness
🔍 Assess proposed solutions and confirm suitable technical approaches
📊 Support decision making on how changes and issues are managed
📈 Analyse recurring site issues and suggest preventative actions
🛠️ Review technical documentation to ensure suitability for site use
🚨 Identify and report installation or documentation issues promptly
🔄 Coordinate communication between engineering and construction teams
⚙️ Support tracking of site performance and technical issue resolution
🧩 Provide practical engineering support to resolve site queries quickly

Qualifications

Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply

🎓 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
🏗️ Experience delivering HVAC systems within construction projects
📚 Understanding of working within regulated engineering environments
🧠 Strong and structured approach to solving technical problems
⏱️ Ability to deliver work to quality, time, and cost expectations
🤝 Confidence working with multiple teams across a project environment
🧾 Awareness of contracts and how projects are commercially managed
📖 Understanding of construction regulations and compliance requirements

Additional Information

🌟 Ready to lead the way on one of the UK's biggest clean energy builds?
Join a team where your skills will help power the future. Bring your mechanical expertise—and we’ll provide the platform to make your mark.

Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
💼 Professional fees reimbursed
💰 Employee referral scheme
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

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.