Civil / Structural Engineer (Nuclear Projects)

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

Progression opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in North Bristol is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead complex nuclear project analysis and reinforced concrete design. You will join a specialist team delivering high-profile structural work on challenging infrastructure.

The role focuses on advanced analysis using FEA and industry tools, with clear progression into senior or specialist positions and ongoing training. A hybrid working pattern is supported.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Strong experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, SAP2000, Robot, etc.)
• Experience working on complex or regulated projects (nuclear, defence, infrastructure, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Carry out advanced structural analysis and calculations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures
• Analyse complex loading conditions (seismic, blast, impact)
• Produce technical documentation, specifications, and design outputs
• Support project delivery

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural analysis

Civil/Structural engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

Robot Structural Analysis

TEKLA

Navisworks

Job description

Civil / Structural Engineer (Nuclear Projects)

Engineering Consultancy | Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH)

Location: North Bristol

Salary: Up to £57,000 + Progression + Strong Benefits

Are you a Structural Engineer with experience in complex analysis and FEA? Looking for a role where you can develop technically while working on genuinely challenging engineering problems?

We’re working with a leading engineering consultancy that is expanding its Civil & Structural team in North Bristol, supporting major nuclear and highly regulated infrastructure projects.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on high-profile, technically complex projects. You'll be joining a business with strong UK growth, clear progression routes into senior or specialist roles, and access to ongoing training and development, making it ideal for someone looking to advance both technically and professionally.

The Role

You’ll be joining a specialist engineering team delivering structural design and analysis across nuclear projects, with a strong focus on reinforced concrete and advanced simulation.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out advanced structural analysis and calculations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures
• Analyse complex loading conditions (seismic, blast, impact)
• Produce technical documentation, specifications, and design outputs
• Support project delivery

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Strong experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, SAP2000, Robot, etc.)
• Experience working on complex or regulated projects (nuclear, defence, infrastructure, etc.)

This is ideal for someone looking to step into a role where you’re not just producing designs, but solving real engineering challenges in a highly specialised environment.

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