Electrical Site Support Engineer in Bridgwater
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Company Description
⚡️ About Assystem
Assystem is an international engineering group dedicated to accelerating the energy transition worldwide. Our 8000 Switchers combine deep engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex infrastructure projects. In the UK, we play a key role in landmark programmes such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and emerging Small Modular Reactor developments, supporting the future of low-carbon energy through safe and efficient nuclear delivery.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
Joining Assystem means becoming part of one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world. You will work alongside experienced specialists delivering critical infrastructure that supports long-term energy security. With strong project exposure and structured development, your future team will support your progression while contributing to some of the most technically demanding engineering environments in the UK.
Job Description
This is a hybrid role requiring regular presence near Bridgwater, with relocation support available where needed.
You will support construction activities by responding to electrical engineering queries from site teams, as well as assess technical issues, produce calculations, and ensure design intent is maintained.
⚡Respond to site electrical queries with structured technical assessments
Perform calculations including cable sizing, supports, and electrical loads
Ensure design changes, redlines, and open points are controlled properly
Identify and escalate technical risks and unresolved engineering issues
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage cross-discipline impacts
Contribute to closure of design open points after package delivery
Report progress and issues to Electrical Discipline Manager regularly
Capture lessons learned to improve future engineering delivery
Support construction teams while maintaining design compliance standards
Qualifications
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 Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
⚡Experience in cable sizing and electrical system calculations
Knowledge of transformers, switchboards, and electrical installations
Understanding of electrical networks, earthing, and protection systems
Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation
⏱Experience managing workload to meet strict project deadlines
Familiarity working within multidisciplinary engineering environments
Experience supporting construction or site-based engineering activities
Additional Information
Why Apply?
Join a project that genuinely shapes the UK’s energy future while developing your career in a highly technical environment. You will gain exposure to complex nuclear new build challenges, strengthen your engineering capability, and position yourself for long-term progression across major programmes.
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
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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Bridgwater
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Support Engineer, Engineering, Electrical, Site