Senior Design Engineer

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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.ย 

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 Design Engineer
๐Ÿ“ Location: Derby
๐Ÿ“ Contract/Staff Position

Your future team:

Are you ready to ignite your career in engineering with thrilling challenges and ground breaking projects within Nuclear and Defence? Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are expanding its team in Derby and are looking for enthusiasticย Designersย to join our innovative team

Your Missions:

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Design components to customer specs
๐Ÿ“ Create models and drawings with CAD
๐Ÿ”ฌ Research new ideas and methods
๐Ÿ”„ Improve products and processes
โœ๏ธ Modify designs for requirements
โš ๏ธ Ensure safety compliance
๐Ÿ’ก Find creative solutions
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Support junior team members
๐Ÿ“Š Present designs to customers

Why join the community of Switchers?:

๐Ÿ”นย The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

๐Ÿ”นA dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

๐Ÿ”นProvide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

๐Ÿ”นAccess to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

๐Ÿ”นDiscount 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! ๐ŸŒŸ

Qualifications

Qualifications:

๐Ÿ”ง Previous experience as a Senior Design Engineer or similar role
๐Ÿค Ability to work with the Mechanical Engineering Team to realize ideas
โš ๏ธ Understanding of safety legislation
๐Ÿ“š High degree of knowledge around Design for Manufacture
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Familiarity with 3D CAD systems (Siemens NX or similar) for model and drawing creation
๐Ÿ“‚ Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcentre or similar)
๐ŸŽ“ Professional qualification in an engineering related field

Additional Information

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are 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 peopleโ€™s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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Where is the Senior Design Engineer position at assystem located?
This Senior Design Engineer role at assystem is based in Derby, Derby, , United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Senior Design Engineer position at assystem was posted on Jul 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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