2027 Graduate Civil Engineer

targetjobs UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Professional institute fees

Flexible work patterns

Canteen & gym

Team events

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING COYNE ET BELLIER - UK PE in Bristol invites motivated Civil Engineers to join the design teams for the HPC and SZC nuclear powerplants and our future project portfolio.

You will apply your engineering and problem‑solving skills to deliver safe, compliant structures, coordinating with clients, contractors and project teams across seismic, blast and other design scenarios. Strong collaboration and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with structural FEM software during studies.
• Programming skills in one or several languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to and completing structural design of new build nuclear structures, including seismic and blast scenarios.
• Developing skills to perform analysis of structures within FEM packages.
• Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
• Providing analysis and responding to queries from construction sites.
• Coordinating transfer of design information to reinforcement detailers.
• Developing strong relationships and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Nuclear civil engineering

FEM analysis

Programming skills

Education

Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom, BS1 2NT

Company: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING COYNE ET BELLIER - UK PE

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to engineer your positive impact?

Join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition - while enhancing people's lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

What we offer

• We offer a competitive salary package.
• generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• We also cover subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per year.
• We value autonomy and offer flexible work patterns.
• Our offices include an in-house canteen and gym facilities to support your well-being.
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team building activities, our annual party, and more.

Your mission

We are looking for motivated and forward-thinking Civil Engineers to work on the design of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear powerplants, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will apply your engineering and problem-solving skills to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and our project teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Learning how to and completing structural design of new build nuclear structures, including for accidental situations such as seismic and blast.
• Developing skills to perform analysis of structures within commercial FEM packages.
• Coordinating and communicating on complex engineering problems between project stakeholders.
• Providing analysis and responding to queries originating from construction sites.
• Coordinating the transfer of design information to reinforcement detailers.
• Developing strong relationships and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:

• Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with structural FEM software during your studies.
• Programming skills in one or several languages are a plus.

Who you are

You are passionate about working in the engineering and nuclear industries, a proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team. You are agile and self-motivated, with a focus on improving personal and team performance and able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges. You enjoy new challenges and are keen to learn. You are willing to take responsibility whilst also wanting to support others within our team.

Our commitment

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.