Mechanical Construction Manager (Early Careers)

Mechanical Construction Manager (Early Careers)

️ About Assystem

Assystem is a global leader in engineering, digital, and project management services, driving the UK’s energy transition since 1996. With 7,500 Switchers worldwide, we combine deep engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex, low-carbon infrastructure. In the UK, we’re proud to support landmark nuclear projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging SMR programmes.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. Here, you’ll work on world‑class energy‑transition missions, collaborating with top teams delivering HinkleyPointC, SizewellC and SMRs. Become part of an elite global community, driving innovation and excellence every day.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This early-career role is based on-site at a major nuclear power plant. You’ll focus on mechanical construction surveillance with a clear emphasis on quality assurance. It’s a role for someone with a few years of experience and a keen eye for detail.

• Observe and report on mechanical installation activities across site systems
• Support identification and escalation of any non-conformance issues
• Assist quality and construction teams with day-to-day site surveillance
• Help ensure all works align with specifications and formal design approvals
• Contribute to document control and inspection record-keeping
• Coordinate findings and insights with site engineering and QA teams
• Participate in reviews of Quality Control Plans and project KPIs
• Maintain a strong presence on site, supporting safety and quality outcomes

My profile

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Mechanical qualification or Construction Project Management qualification (or relevant hands-on industry training)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical QA/QC or site installation
• Familiarity with pipework, supports, HVAC, static or rotating equipment
• Understanding of ISO9001 or equivalent construction quality standards
• Experience writing reports and using Outlook, Excel and Teams
• A proactive mindset with attention to technical detail
• Good written communication and team coordination skills
• Comfortable being based on-site the majority of the time
• Worked on large mechanical installation or infrastructure projects
• Awareness of CDM responsibilities and project governance
• Understanding of QA practices like FME or joint integrity checks
• Supported Quality Control Plan reviews or documentation
• Familiarity with construction assurance tools like BTS or BST

Ready to shape the future? Join your future team on-site at one of the most ambitious nuclear power projects in Europe. Be part of a collaborative mission to uphold the highest construction and quality standards.

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!

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