Project Manager - Mechanical

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

Assystem is committed to accelerating the global energy transition. With 8000 Switchers across the globe, we combine deep-rooted engineering expertise with digital innovation to help build a sustainable energy future. In the UK, we play a vital role in landmark projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and the development of SMRs, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of nuclear power infrastructure.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

You’ll be joining one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world. Our mission-led approach places you at the heart of the energy transition. At Assystem, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to world-class nuclear projects, and gain exposure to some of the most ambitious engineering programmes on the planet.

Please note – we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Job Description

🚀 This is a full-time, site-based role in Bridgwater, supporting a major nuclear construction programme, with relocation support available where required. You will act as an Area Project Manager with a strong mechanical engineering lens, leading delivery teams and contractors across construction and installation activities. Your future team relies on your ability to integrate mechanical scope, schedule, safety and cost to keep works progressing smoothly on site.

🔧 Lead mechanical-led delivery activities within a defined construction area
📐 Coordinate mechanical engineering, construction and installation sequencing
📊 Develop and maintain integrated Level 4 construction schedules
⚠️ Identify mechanical and construction risks and drive mitigation actions
🏗️ Manage interfaces between mechanical packages and adjacent areas
🤝 Lead engagement with Tier 1 contractors and supply chain partners
🛠️ Support resolution of construction and installation hotspots
📋 Ensure safe systems of work and quality standards are maintained
💰 Control cost, change and schedule impacts within the area
🔄 Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement practices

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 closely related discipline
🏗️ Background in mechanical delivery on major construction projects
📅 Strong project management and construction planning experience
🔩 Experience managing mechanical contractors and work packages
⚙️ Understanding of engineering design through to site execution
📈 Ability to manage cost, risk, change and schedule effectively
🛡️ Experience working within regulated or safety-critical environments
🗣️ Confident communicator across multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information

🌟 This role offers a rare balance of mechanical design involvement and site-based delivery on one of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects. If you want your engineering decisions to directly influence safe construction and long-term plant performance, this position offers genuine technical impact and long-term career value.

Benefits include:
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Market Leading 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

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.