At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With 7,500 Switchers combining engineering expertise and digital technologies, we deliver the future of clean energy. In the UK, we support landmark projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and Small Modular Reactors—helping shape the next generation of nuclear infrastructure.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies and work alongside forward-thinking engineers on industry-defining projects. As a Switcher, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team, dedicated to building a safe, low-carbon future

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role supports the Steelworks & Anchorage team on one of the UK’s largest nuclear power projects. You will ensure quality anchorage design and analysis, from assumptions to calculations and risk evaluation. Your future team is central to civil integrity across the nuclear island.

• Analyse and verify the consistency of technical input data
• Produce assumption notes, technical specifications, and calculation reports
• Coordinate the work of CAD Designers with the Design Office Manager
• Design structural fastenings into reinforced and pre-stressed concrete
• Perform technical verification of civil documentation
• Maintain and update the Design Risk Register
• Identify and propose technical solutions to engineering constraints
• Collaborate across teams to support safe and compliant design development

My profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Civil/Structural Engineering degree with anchorage design knowledge
• Experience designing fastenings in reinforced concrete
• Understanding of RCC and Eurocode standards
• Working knowledge of ANSYS software
• Experience managing design changes and layout constraints
• Awareness of UK Health & Safety regulations
• Familiarity with plant layout engineering principles
• Understanding of Design Risk Register management
• Knowledge of pre-stressed concrete structures

If you’re ready to be part of a team transforming the energy landscape, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll have the opportunity to shape major UK infrastructure while developing your engineering career on a globally recognised project.

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 people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!