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Access Control Systems Engineering Lead
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule

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Access Control Systems Engineering Lead

Assystem -
Bridgwater

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule
Referral programme
Sick pay

Full job description

Nuclear

Permanent /

Bridgwater

United Kingdom

26/04/26

On site

ABOUT ASSYSTEM

️ About Assystem

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 delivering complex, strategic infrastructure projects with high safety and security demands. Assystem mobilises 8,000 experts across 13 countries, working across the full project lifecycle in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

You will join a business at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear new build programme, supporting critical security infrastructure on a major site. Your future team works across engineering, design delivery and site integration, ensuring systems are robust, compliant and ready for operation.

Benefits include:

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

Professional fees covered fully

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

… and more

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Job Mission

This hybrid role is based near Bridgwater, requiring regular site presence, with relocation support available.
You will lead the definition and delivery of access control systems for a major nuclear project and will translate user requirements into technical specifications and manage supplier delivery.

Develop access control system architecture based on user and business requirements
Produce detailed technical specifications to support supplier tendering processes
Engage stakeholders to capture requirements and ensure design alignment
Oversee supplier design delivery ensuring compliance with technical specifications
️Manage design changes, risks and validation within controlled configuration environment
️Ensure integration of systems into wider building and infrastructure designs
Review and approve technical documentation and system design deliverables

️Support installation readiness and ensure smooth transition to site teams

Coordinate with programme teams to maintain delivery schedule and milestones
✅Ensure systems meet operational, safety and security performance expectations

MY PROFILE

Nuclear experience is not essential, but is of course welcome. If you have worked within a highly regulated environment, your skills and approach are highly transferable and of strong interest to us.

We also recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply

Experience with access control systems including cards, biometrics and identity verification
️Background delivering systems on large infrastructure or complex engineering projects
Experience producing technical specifications and supporting tender processes
Knowledge of system installation, commissioning and operational requirements

️Understanding of configuration control, design changes and validation processes

Experience managing supplier or contractor technical delivery and performance
️Familiarity with integrated security or building systems across large facilities
Ability to interpret and integrate system requirements into wider engineering designs
Strong technical documentation skills including reports and specifications
Experience with ASSA ABLOY systems or similar solutions beneficial

Why Apply?

Join a project that genuinely shapes the UK’s energy future while developing your career in a highly technical environment. You will gain exposure to complex nuclear new build challenges, strengthen your engineering capability, and position yourself for long-term progression across major programmes.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Flexible working hours
️ Market Leading Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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.

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