The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Professional Services Scientific, Architectural And Engineering Technical Activities Architectural And Engineering Activities; Technical Testing And Analysis 71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 February 2021
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The UK subsidiary of Assystem, the France-based global engineering group, has announced that it will create 100 jobs in the UK, with the recruitment starting in 2021. The new jobs are reserved for women graduating with degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
The managing director said that the company plans to recruit women as part of its gender diversity programme.
In the UK, Assystem provides project management, design and digital engineering services in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The company has head offices in Blackburn, Bristol, Sunderland and London, and employs 550 people.
Eurofound (2021), Assystem, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 103605, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/103605.
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