Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
Job Description6 month Umbrella company contract
Are you a skilled Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for delivering cutting-edge solutions in a highly regulated industry? We are looking for an experienced calculation and design checker to check detailed design calculations for mechanical and structural designs. If you thrive in a dynamic, problem-solving environment, this role is for you!
Your missions:
🎯 Manage the development, review, and checking of technical documentation, including verification of detailed design drawings, calculations, and compliance documentation.
🎯 Work with Autodesk Inventor, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and FEA tools.
QualificationsQualifications
BEng (2:1 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
💡 Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a highly regulated sector.
💡 Strong Knowledge of design for fabrication, welding and manufacturing tolerancing. Specification of heavy industry design experience such as offshore, oil and gas, construction equipment, or similar
💡 Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering principles, including mechanical handling, design for manufacture and machinery design.
💡 Experience with MathCAD and FEA software (ANSYS, STAAD).
💡 Experience with Eurocode 3, BS EN 13001, BS EN 13155 or similar crane related standards is desirable.
💡 Experience with hydraulics and control systems is desirable.
Additional InformationAdditional information
🔹Sole UK nationals only.
🔹Must be eligible to gain SC clearance (can start on BPSS).
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
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.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
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.

