Configuration Engineer – Piping

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 an experienced Configuration Engineer – Piping to join our team on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. In this role, you will be embedded with EDF’s client-side team, providing essential support for the configuration and management of piping systems for one of the UK’s most critical nuclear new build projects.

Location: Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater. 3/4 days per week in the office with regular travel to HPC site required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain configuration records for piping systems, ensuring all changes are accurately tracked and documented.
• Oversee the implementation of changes in piping design, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and quality teams to ensure piping systems meet all functional and safety requirements.
• Ensure version control and proper documentation of piping configurations through the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with subcontractors and client-side teams to resolve configuration issues and support the successful integration of piping systems.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and inspections to maintain piping system integrity.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in piping configuration management, ideally in a large-scale construction or nuclear environment.
• Familiarity with piping design codes and standards, such as ASME B31.1/B31.3, ideally RCC-M French codes.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills, with an ability to manage multiple configuration changes simultaneously.
• Knowledge of version control and change management tools.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the HPC project, supporting the development of critical nuclear infrastructure. You will work alongside leading industry professionals in a dynamic and challenging environment.

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.