Stress Engineer

Eager to Learn – Grow your expertise through hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to diverse customers and challenges.

Technically Curious – Apply engineering analysis using tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus FEA, and MathCAD to deliver robust simulation and assessment work.

Digital-First Mindset – Confident using engineering and collaboration tools including PLM systems, document control platforms, MS Office, and Teams.

Collaborative & Independent – Thrive in team environments while also taking ownership of tasks and delivering independently when needed.

Delivery-Driven – Focused on achieving milestones and producing high-quality outputs on time and within budget.

Commercially Aware – Understand the wider project context, balancing requirements, risk, change, and delivery objectives.

Organised Communicator – Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Clear Technical Writer – Produce concise, accurate, and professional technical reports and documentation.

🌟 Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.

🏆 Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

💼 Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.

📚 Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.

📈 70% of our managers are promoted internally!

🏠 Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Essential:

Excellent technical fundamentals – aptitude for calculations, appreciation of structures, mechanics and fluids, an ability to ‘sense-check’ analysis results.

Hands-on experience of computer based modelling codes such as Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, CFD etc.

Appreciation of code assessments in a safety related industry, for example ASME, RCC-M, KTA or comparable codes from other sectors.

Engineering Degree (or equivalent).

Full UK driving license and ability to travel within the UK.

Desirable / preferred:

Previous experience in similar roles in the nuclear or fusion industry.

Hands-on experience of 3D modelling in CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Catia or SolidWorks.

Experience of fluid-modelling such as CFD, or dynamic modelling such as LS-Dyna or Radioss.

Working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Strong leadership skills

Focus on delivering quality output to time and budget

Act with integrity and instils this in others

Has an appreciation of wider technical issues beyond own discipline

Ability to work with a high degree of independence, using their own initiative and self-motivation

Confident in a multi-party, multi-national environment

BPSS and SC required

Ability to travel Assystem offices and customer sites within UK.

To undertake work packages supporting major UK and international Nuclear Clients.

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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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.