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About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies. As one of the top engineering firms in the UK, we are deeply involved in the nuclear sector, working on some of the most ambitious and complex projects, including Hinkley Point C.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Join one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, where innovation meets impact. As part of our team, you'll contribute to critical infrastructure projects, shaping the future of clean energy. With access to cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment, you'll be supported by industry experts who are passionate about engineering excellence.

Job Description

The Job Mission
As a Piping Layout Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. You will be responsible for assessing, reviewing, and optimizing the piping layout design to support construction activities, ensuring compliance with design standards and site requirements.

Your future team's key missions:

• Evaluate layout impacts of site requests and design modifications.
• Produce technical assessments and justifications for piping layout solutions.
• Develop and modify 3D models using E3D/PDMS to support layout design.
• Ensure compliance with installation tolerances and construction constraints.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (Mechanical, Civil, Structural) on layout interfaces.
• Liaise with design back-office teams and site construction teams to resolve layout issues.
• Initiate change processes to implement approved layout modifications.
• Report progress and challenges to the Layout Team Lead, raising any technical concerns.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Piping Layout Engineer in heavy industrial sectors (Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Steel Manufacturing, or similar).
• Proficiency in E3D/PDMS for 3D piping layout design and visualization.
• Strong understanding of plant layout engineering and general layout rules.
• Ability to assess and resolve layout-related site requests.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in multi-discipline coordination.
• Qualified to Degree Level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Desired Skills

• Experience working on nuclear projects and understanding of nuclear safety principles.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory processes and nuclear design context.
• Familiarity with other 3D/2D software used in plant layout engineering.

Additional Information

Why Apply?
This is your opportunity to work on one of the largest nuclear projects in the UK, contributing to a cleaner energy future. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working alongside some of the best engineers in the industry.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays (+ option to buy or sell days)
• Professional fees reimbursed

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of 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.