Chief Technical Officer

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

Every day, our 7,500 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 the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

We are seeking a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead the technical excellence and governance of Assystem UK. In this executive-level role, you will shape and execute the technical vision of the business, ensuring engineering practices meet our high standards and future vision.

⚡️ Lead the development and communication of Assystem’s technical strategy aligned with business goals
⚡️ Oversee the technical governance team to ensure best practices in quality and standards
⚡️ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on R&D initiatives and intellectual property
⚡️ Lead technology adoption across the company, championing AI, machine learning, and data analytics
⚡️ Ensure successful technical delivery of projects, meeting regulatory standards and client expectations
⚡️ Engage with clients, providing technical expertise and supporting business growth

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Systems Engineering
• Extensive experience in the nuclear or defence sectors with proven technical leadership
• Experience leading large-scale engineering projects and managing technical governance
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations (ISO19443, ISO19650)
• Proven expertise in strategic planning and driving technological innovation

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Engineering
• Experience integrating acquired companies’ capabilities
• Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies (AI, machine learning, data analytics)
• Strong client engagement and business development skills
• Fellowship in professional bodies such as IMeCHE, IEE

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

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.

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.