WIC (Wrapping, Insulation, and Caulking) Project Engineer (Passive Fire Protection)

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

About the Role:
Assystem is seeking a skilled and experienced WIC Engineer to support the Wrapping, Insulation, and Caulking scope within the prestigious Hinkley Point C project. This role will be embedded in the MEH (Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC) Programme, focusing on engineering deliverables, qualification, and installation activities to ensure the successful integration of WIC systems into the plant. You will work closely with the WIC Project Manager but focus on the technical and engineering aspects of the WIC scope.

Much of the scope will need to be brought from initial design & tendering phase, all the way through to completion and handover, the types of products being considered, and where it would be useful for you to have some experience in will be:

Wrapping:

• Thermal Insulation Wrapping
• Fire-Resistant Wrapping
• Acoustic Wrapping
• Corrosion Protection Wrapping
• Radiation Protection Wrapping.

Insulation:

• Reflective Metal Insulation (RMI)
• Calcium Silicate Insulation
• Mineral Wool / Rock Wool
• Glass Wool / Fiberglass
• Perlite Insulation
• Foam Glass Insulation
• Ceramic Fiber Insulation
• Polyurethane Foam Insulation
• Microporous Insulation

Caulking (Passive Fire Protection):

• Fire-Resistant Caulking
• Firestop Systems
• Fire-Resistant Coatings (Intumescent Paints)
• Fire-Resistant Boards and Panels
• Fire-Rated Doors and Windows
• Fire-Resistant Ductwork and Dampers
• Fire-Resistant Compartmentalization (Fire Walls and Barriers)
• Fireproof Cladding and Insulation
• Fire-Resistant Glazing
• Fire-Resistant Sealants (e.g., Fire-Resistant Foam)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Deliverables: Work with the wider stakeholders to quantify scope and understand the requirements related to wrapping, insulation, and caulking, and the wider Passive Fire Protection requirements, ensuring compliance with project specifications and EDF Nuclear New Build (NNB) standards.
• Qualification and Installation: Oversee the qualification and installation of Passive Fire Protection and WIC systems, ensuring that all activities meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide support throughout the full lifecycle of WIC work packages, from initial design and qualification to installation and final handover.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all WIC activities comply with nuclear safety standards, and maintain clear and comprehensive engineering documentation in line with NNB procedures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including design teams, subcontractors, and installation teams, to ensure smooth delivery of engineering tasks.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during installation and commissioning, escalating significant concerns when necessary to ensure they are addressed promptly.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all WIC systems meet the required quality standards through rigorous testing, validation, and inspection during both qualification and installation phases.
• Support to Project Management: Work alongside the Project Manager to ensure that engineering tasks are aligned with project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of fire regulations, including but not limited to sub-surface regulations, nuclear specific codes, and ideally RCC-F French codes.
• 3+ years of experience in the engineering and installation of wrapping, insulation, and caulking systems, ideally within the nuclear or energy sectors.
• Experience in qualification processes and the installation requirements for high-risk environments, such as nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Solution-oriented and self-driven individual with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Willingness to travel to the site as needed, with the role initially based at the SDC 3 or 4 days a week but transitioning to the construction site as the project progresses. Typically the teams spend a day a week working remotely, if the project requirements permit.
• Familiarity with NNB procedures and nuclear safety standards.
• Start time: ASAP

Why Join Us?
As a WIC Engineer at Assystem, you will play a critical role in one of the UK’s most iconic energy projects. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, helping to deliver the complex and technically demanding scope of Hinkley Point C.

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.