Assystem to create 150 North West jobs

Blackburn-based engineering firm Assystem is to create 450 jobs within its low carbon projects, one-third of which will be based in the North West.

The recruitment drive is part of Assystem's campaign to promote a transition to carbon-free electricity to customers in energy, rail transport and infrastructure sectors.

Many of the roles being recruited for are to support the development of the UK's new nuclear projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and on the UK’s Small Modular Reactor programme, as well as on the development of fusion energy technology.

At least 37 roles are specifically planned for the company's Blackburn headquarters, with a further minimum of 127 of the roles based in the North West set to work on decommissioning and SMR projects.

Nuclear recruits will benefit from specialist training from the Assystem Nuclear Institute, while new colleagues in rail and digital activities will benefit from a similar professional development offer from the Assystem Rail Institute and the Assystem Digital Institute.

Simon Barber, Assystem’s UK managing director, said: "It is an exciting time for Assystem in the UK, our business is fully aligned to achieving the UK’s decarbonisation plan to meet its net zero commitments, so we must have a strong team to deliver these new infrastructure projects.

"Today the UK is in a new era of building energy technology, delivering new electrified transport infrastructure, and is delivering major nuclear new build and nuclear-decommissioning programmes. Companies such as Assystem are vital in supplying the expertise and leadership to deliver these projects. Our growth in the UK is matched by our commitment to invest in the training and development of our employees and to building the diverse workforces of the future.”

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