Mechanical Engineer Valve Specialist

This hybrid role is suited to candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or those willing to relocate with support provided.

You will act as the valve engineering specialist supporting safety-classified nuclear plant systems.

The role spans design review construction support commissioning activities and technical acceptance.

Review valve-related design changes concessions and technical queries
Provide technical oversight across valve design installation and testing
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety quality and regulatory requirements
Assess supplier documentation specifications and engineering justifications
Coordinate technical interfaces with contractors designers and manufacturers
Support resolution of complex valve engineering and operational issues
Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs
Support commissioning activities and validation of valve performance requirements
Contribute to technical risk management and lessons learned initiatives
Support configuration control and acceptance of engineering modifications

Qualifications :

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with valve qualification testing and commissioning programmes
Background within nuclear power generation or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of valve standards pressure equipment regulations and engineering codes
Experience reviewing technical specifications and supplier documentation
Understanding of quality assurance and configuration management processes
Strong analytical problem-solving and engineering decision-making abilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Strong technical reporting and communication capabilities
Chartered Engineer status or professional registration progress desirable

Additional Information :

 What we offer
Hybrid Working Flexibility to work from home and the office
25 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Holiday Make your time off work for you
8% Company Pension Contributions
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Competitive Sick Pay Support when you need it
Healthcare Cash Plan Claim back on dental optical & more
Free Digital Gym Access Expert-led fitness classes
Exclusive Discounts Restaurants days out & top brands
24/7 Employee Support Line Mental health financial & legal help
Cycle to Work Scheme Save money & go green
Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
Paid Professional Membership Fees
Volunteer Days Make a difference on company time

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project.

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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