Hiring Now: Senior Facility/Project Engineer Near You – Apply Today!
Your Next Senior Facility/Project Engineer Job Starts Here – Apply Now!
Senior Facility/Project Engineer
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Company Description
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 Description
Senior Facility / Project Engineer
📍 Location: Reading.
Outside IR35, Inside IR35 and staff opportunities available
We are seeking experienced Facility / Project Engineers (1 x Mechanical 1x Control & Instrumentation bias)
This is a delivery-focused, task-based role where you will play a critical part in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations by resolving engineering challenges, improving assets, and bridging the gap between facility operations and project delivery.
Your Missions:
Critical Asset Identification
Identify and define the minimum critical asset set required for successful decommissioning
Establish asset baselines and system dependencies down to subsystem level (e.g. electrical panels, utilities, controls)
Enhance and build upon existing baseline data (avoiding duplication) Asset Condition & Risk Assessment
Conduct RAG (Red-Amber-Green) assessments of critical assets based on:
Provide clear justification, assumptions, and risk identification for all assessmentsAsset Improvement & Engineering Delivery
Define improvement actions for Amber/Red assets and key Green assets, including:
Maintenance, repair, and refurbishment activities
Spares strategies and lifecycle planning
Modifications, replacements, or simplification (including COTS solutions)
Apply a pragmatic, safety-led approach, focusing on efficient delivery rather than unnecessary like-for-like replacement
Clearly definer recommended interventions, delivery timelines and responsible ownersAsset Improvement Plan Delivery
Rationalising engineering and maintenance activities
Identifying and isolating redundant systems
Implementing COTS solutions (e.g. lighting, utilities)
Developing spares strategies for critical systems
Ventilation simplification and infrastructure decoupling
Prioritise work based on operational risk and business need
Deliver tasks across multiple live facility work fronts
Qualifications
(Skills, Experience & Qualifications):
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a facility engineering and/or project engineering roles in operational envirionent within highly regulated industries (e.g nuclear, defence, process)
Proven ability to translate operational challenges into deliverable engineering solutions
Work effectively between operations and project teams
Experience supporting or undertaking Authorised/Area Control Manager (ACM) responsibilities
Experience within nuclear decommissioning or operations is highly desirable
Degree, HNC, or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
Membership of a recognised engineering institution (or working towards)
Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards (desirable)
Strong understanding of standards, compliance, and governance within regulated environments
Additional Information
Please be aware that this role is subject to both security and export control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.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 futureBefore You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Senior Facility/Project Engineer job near me in Reading! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
Similar Jobs
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).