Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Equipment

Bridgwater, gb April 27, 2026 Full Time

🚀 This role offers hybrid working, requiring candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or open to relocation support.
You will oversee pressure systems compliance and structural integrity across defined project scopes and act as the technical authority, supporting delivery, safety case alignment, and regulatory engagement.

🔧Ensure pressure systems compliance requirements are defined, maintained, and implemented effectively
📘Support structural integrity safety case development across allocated project scope
⚖️Make technical decisions on compliance issues, escalating where necessary appropriately
🤝Interface with project managers, regulators, and supply chain partners regularly
📊Ensure policies, processes, and contracts meet compliance and quality requirements
🏗️Support delivery of pressure equipment manufacture, installation, and conformity activities
🧩Act as single point of contact for pressure compliance within scope
📢Provide technical guidance and coaching to internal teams and suppliers
🔍Monitor third-party delivery to ensure compliance with project expectations
🛠️Support wider project needs based on experience and business requirements

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers blend historical engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to drive this change. Join us in revolutionizing the energy sector and making a significant global impact.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Be part of one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally. At Assystem, you'll contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. Join a community committed to driving forward the future of energy.

Benefits include:
🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 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

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
📜Knowledge of pressure systems regulations and structural integrity requirements
⚙️Experience with RCC-M or ASME pressure equipment design codes
🏭Background in power generation, nuclear, oil and gas, or petrochemical sectors
🔗Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments
📋Understanding of conformity assessment, manufacturing, and installation processes
🧠Ability to make technical decisions and manage compliance responsibilities
📣Experience engaging with regulators and supply chain stakeholders
🛠️Working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements is advantageous
🏅Chartered status or working towards chartership with relevant institution

🌟 Ready to Make an Impact?

This is an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant energy infrastructure while developing your technical depth within a globally recognised engineering organisation. If you want real responsibility, exposure to complex mechanical systems, and the chance to grow within one of the world’s leading nuclear engineering companies, this role offers long-term progression and stability.

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