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 descriptionJoin us a Manufacturing Engineer
? Location: Derby ? Contract or Staff Positions availableYour Future Team:
You will be joining an Embedded Manufacturing team based at our client site in Derby. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support to the production team, designing and developing production processes, and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
Your Missions:
? Improve manufacturing by analysing current processes and designing new ones for efficiency and cost reduction.
??? Provide technical support during production issues.
?? Develop quality control procedures to meet industry and customer standards.
?? Design new tools and equipment for better manufacturing.
? Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for new processes.
? Monitor production data, identify improvements, and boost productivity.
?? Ensure compliance with industry and nuclear safety regulations.
Why join the community of Switchers?:
? The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.
?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs
At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?
Qualifications
? Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
? 3+ years in manufacturing engineering within the nuclear industry.
?? Strong knowledge of nuclear safety regulations.
? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
?? Ability to design new processes and tools.
? Experience with Lean and Six Sigma.
? Strong project management skills.
Additional informationNOTICE 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.
Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
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.
Title: Environmental Consultant (Nuclear)
Salary range: £61,600 to £92,400 per annum depending on experience
Location: Any FNC Office in the UK
Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home
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Closing date 1st June 2026, but early application encouraged.
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The nuclear renaissance is here. From SMRs and AMRs to fusion, fuel cycle innovation and grid-scale resilience — we need environmental specialists, engineers, sharp analysts, and systems thinkers who are ready to make a national impact.
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Frazer-Nash have over three decades of experience in the nuclear sector, supporting our clients to meet strict nuclear industry regulatory requirements. We work extensively across UK civil nuclear operations and support nuclear elements of UK Defence platforms, infrastructure and equipment. Frazer-Nash have also built a long track record of supporting the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for over 15 years.
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Join our team of sustainability and environmental experts to be part of the solution.
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Key Qualifications:
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Technical
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Essential - Significant experience and demonstrable ability in at least two of the following:
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The responsibilities you will undertake during this role are:
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Candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
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Benefits
We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: