Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Assystem is offering a two-year Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme where graduates will work on live nuclear energy projects, develop design and problem-solving skills, and gain experience across multiple teams and UK locations.

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

Every day, our 8,000+ 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 making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Here is how you can be a part of that switch:

Job Description

Launch Your Career with Our Graduate Programme

Your Future Team:

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate ready to shape the future of energy? Join our exciting two-year Graduate Programme and be part of something bigger. Get hands-on with live projects, sharpen your technical and professional skills, and gain exposure across the nuclear industry.

🎯 Why join the community of Switchers:

✅ Access to mentors and technical experts 👩‍🏫👨‍🔧
✅ Peer-to-peer learning through Graduate Forums 🧠🤝
✅ An upskilling framework tailored to your development 📈🎓
✅ The opportunity to rotate across industries, customers, and locations 🌍🛠️

Your Missions:

Over the two-year self-directed programme, you’ll gain unique insight into the nuclear industry. It all starts with broad exposure across teams and customers, evolving into discipline-focused work that aligns with your career ambitions. You’ll rotate through different teams and projects to grow your knowledge, skills, and behaviours. 🔁✨

🎓 Qualifications / Skills to be successful:

We’re looking for graduates who:

📐 Have (or are expecting) a degree in Mechanical Engineering
💡 Are curious about how things are designed and built
🧮 Enjoy applying mathematical principles to solve real-world problems
🛠️ Have an interest in tools like Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
🧩 Love tackling challenges and thinking logically
🗣️ Can clearly communicate ideas and work well in a team
🚀 Are self-motivated and eager to learn

Many of our graduates also work towards professional registration or chartership, and we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. 🏅📚

🔐 Additional Information:

To join our Graduate Scheme, you must:

🛂 Be a UK sole national and a UK resident
🛂 Be able to obtain at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
📦 Be open to relocation or travel within the UK (relocation support is provided!)
More info on vetting: UK Government Security Vetting Info

🌈 Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and celebrate diversity in all forms. 👥💬
We believe that bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating innovative and impactful solutions.

It’s your skills, talent, and bold ideas that matter most — not where you come from. So bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. 🌍🚀