Civil Engineer Bristol

Work Bristol; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the replication design strategy from HPC to SZC in Bristol. You will update Building Technical Specifications (BTS) and adapt existing documentation for SZC, ensuring alignment with civil structural requirements and soil geotechnics studies.

The role involves analyzing gaps, collecting data, drafting BTS, and coordinating with main civil works contractors while maintaining compliance with UK standards and HSWA 1974 and CDM 2015 frameworks.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Codes & Standards: Strong working knowledge and understanding of civil engineering codes, structural standards, and soil geotechnics studies.
• Health & Safety: Sound working understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations, including CDM 2015 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Gap Analysis & Review: Perform and review gap analyses between HPC and SZC project parameters to evaluate the applicability of existing BTS.
• Data Collection & Adaptation: Gather necessary technical data to identify required updates and site-specific civil engineering requirements for SZC.
• BTS Authoring & Updating: Draft and update the SZC BTS documentation ensuring alignment with civil structural requirements and soil geotechnics studies.
• Document Management: Submit updated SZC BTS documentation for review and address client comments for final packages.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Interface: Attend Kick-off Meetings and technical alignment sessions with SZC Client team and Main Civil Works Contractors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure updated specifications comply with British Standards and UK Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Civil engineering codes

Soil geotechnics

Structural standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job title

Civil Engineer

Company

Matchtech Group

Job description

Location: Bristol / UK-based (Supporting Nuclear New Build Programmes)Job Type: Full-timeSecurity Clearance: UK Background Check / Vetting Required (Sponsorship Not Available – Right to Work in the UK required)

About the Client

Our client is a highly respected nuclear services and engineering consultation specialist supporting major energy, defense, and civil infrastructure programmes across the UK. Known for delivering expert technical safety, radiation protection, and engineering solutions, they partner closely with Tier 1 nuclear developers to deliver complex infrastructure projects.They offer a collaborative working environment where engineers are supported with continuous professional development, ongoing technical exposure to flagship energy projects, and competitive remuneration.

About the Opportunity

This role supports the Civil Engineering division responsible for the replication design strategy transitioning from Hinkley Point C (HPC) to Sizewell C (SZC). Operating under the nuclear island design framework, the Civil Engineer will update and develop Building Technical Specifications (BTS) for Sizewell C by replicating, reviewing, and adapting existing HPC technical documentation.You will play a critical role in conducting gap analyses, identifying SZC-specific civil requirements, liaising with main civil works contractors, and ensuring all structural specifications comply fully with British Standards and UK Health & Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Gap Analysis & Review: Perform and review gap analyses between HPC and SZC project parameters to evaluate the applicability of existing Building Technical Specifications (BTS).
• Data Collection & Adaptation: Gather necessary technical data to identify required updates, modifications, and site-specific civil engineering requirements for SZC.
• BTS Authoring & Updating: Draft and update the SZC BTS documentation, ensuring full alignment with civil structural requirements and soil geotechnics studies.
• Document Management: Submit updated SZC BTS documentation for review, address technical comments raised by the client company, and issue final approved packages for main construction usage.
• Stakeholder & Contractor InterfaceKick-Off & Governance: Participate actively in Kick-off Meetings (KoM) and technical alignment sessions with the SZC Client team and Main Civil Works Contractors (MCWC).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all updated technical specifications conform strictly to British Standards and UK Health & Safety legislation (e.g., HSWA 1974, CDM 2015 regulations).

Candidate Profile

• Experience & LevelExperience Range: 3 to 6 years of post-graduate civil engineering experience within complex, regulated structural or infrastructure projects.
• Industry Sector: Nuclear industry experience (specifically exposure to HPC civil scopes or UK nuclear new build design sequences) is highly advantageous.
• Qualifications & Technical Knowledge
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Codes & Standards: Strong working knowledge and understanding of civil engineering codes, structural standards, and soil geotechnics studies.
  • Health & Safety: Sound working understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations, including CDM 2015 frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Technical Precision: Exceptional attention to detail in technical writing, document review, and code-compliance tracking.
• Right to Work: Must possess full current Right to Work in the UK without restriction (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position).

Expected salary

£48000 per year

Location

Bristol

Job date

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:46:09 GMT