Data Engineer

ASSYSTEM
Bristol
1 month ago
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Assystem is a global engineering and digital services company dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition to low-carbon energy. With 8,000 Switchers operating across the UK and worldwide, we combine decades of engineering excellence with modern digital capabilities to deliver major infrastructure programmes. In the UK, we support landmark developments including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and the growth of Small Modular Reactors, applying innovation and technical leadership to build a secure and sustainable energy future.


🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?


As one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-value infrastructure projects that directly shape the future of low-carbon energy. You will work alongside experts who value collaboration, continuous improvement, and ambitious thinking, while being supported with professional growth and a culture that recognises the importance of meaningful engineering impact.


Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission


This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be based within a practical commuting distance of Bristol. You will ensure digital and logistics activities are delivered effectively across major programmes. You will drive operational accuracy and alignment across digital teams. You will enhance service levels through proactive improvement and lessons learned adoption.


Key Responsibilities

  • Co‑ordinate daily logistics data projects to minimise and eliminate discrepancies
  • Ensure errors are resolved either before delivery or promptly after identification
  • Build positive working relationships across logistics and digital delivery teams
  • Develop prioritised plans for next‑phase improvements and service optimisation
  • Drive early intervention to prevent escalation of delivery issues across programmes
  • Work closely with HPC Digital and Data teams to co‑ordinate activities and support solutions
  • Assist in developing and embedding improvements to reduce repeat issues long‑term
  • Support the prioritisation and planning of future digital and logistics projects
  • Collaborate in a ‘one team’ environment to maximise efficiency and communication
  • Contribute to fostering clarity, integrity and positive collaboration within daily operations

Qualifications

  • Strong experience within logistics data systems environments
  • Ability to work within secure and controlled digital environments
  • Positive and confident working style in changing conditions
  • Willingness to learn through both success and setbacks
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse and digital delivery teams
  • Able to make a meaningful impact in operational environments
  • Degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Experience with warehouse management or stock control systems
  • Experience in large construction, engineering or logistics organisations
  • Leadership experience in service‑led environments
  • Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries

Additional Information

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most impactful nuclear programmes in the UK, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of essential logistics and digital operations. You will join your future team at a time of growth, influence service excellence, and help shape data‑driven delivery processes across a major infrastructure programme.


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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