This hybrid role is suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bristol or those open to relocating with support available.
The role focuses on pipe stress analysis for complex high-integrity piping systems and you will support safe compliant design across multidisciplinary engineering programmes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Perform detailed pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II on complex piping systems
Assess thermal expansion flexibility vibration and seismic loading requirements
Review layouts isometrics and models to support stress-informed design decisions
Evaluate supports restraints and spring hangers for compliant system performance
Produce stress reports calculations and technical justification documentation
Assess equipment nozzle loads for pumps vessels and heat exchangers
Coordinate with piping structural process and project delivery teams
Review technical submissions vendor documents and design deviation requests
Support design reviews hazard studies and engineering risk assessments
Provide specialist guidance to junior engineers and wider project teams
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 related engineering discipline
Strong working experience using CAESAR II for pipe stress analysis
Good knowledge of ASME III B31 or comparable piping codes
Experience on industrial energy nuclear or major infrastructure projects
Understanding of piping flexibility support design and load assessment
Able to produce clear accurate and defensible technical reports
Knowledge of static equipment including vessels and heat exchangers
Familiarity with E3D PDMS Navisworks or AutoCAD is beneficial
Chartership or progress toward Chartership would be advantageous
Additional Information :
Ready to take your next step in nuclear
This is a senior opportunity to join one of the worlds leading nuclear engineering consultancies on one of the UKs most ambitious infrastructure projects. Shape critical decisions and play a direct role in the UKs clean energy transition.
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
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 peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,500 ... View more