Contract Manager - Nuclear

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting company in Bristol is looking for a Claims Manager for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project. The role involves managing contractual claims and commercial risks, collaborating closely with various teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing mentorship and support in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

28 days paid holiday

Events and meetups

Qualifications

• Proven track record in claims management within nuclear or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of nuclear contractual frameworks.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and legal information in a nuclear context.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual claims and commercial risks for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project.
• Collaborate with teams to develop, submit, and negotiate claims and contract amendments.
• Lead negotiations with clients and partners to resolve disputes efficiently.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

We promise more than a job—we offer a career you can build.

1 – Who We Are

We’re the UK branch of ABMI, a French engineering consulting group with over 35 years of experience delivering high-level expertise in critical industries like nuclear energy, aerospace, and transportation. We don’t do everything—we specialize. And that makes all the difference.

ABMI is known for its deep technical knowledge and ability to adapt its skills to new sectors. Our strength lies in choosing focus over breadth. In the UK, we’re applying our nuclear expertise to projects with EDF, a long-standing client we’ve supported for years in France. That trust opened the door for us to expand—and now, we’re writing the UK chapter of this story.

We’re not here to fill seats. We’re here to deliver tailored engineering solutions that drive results. That’s the consulting mindset: we align with our partners’ challenges, and we bring the right people, the right tools, and the right strategy to move things forward.

As we grow, we remain anchored in our core values: expertise, integrity, and care for people—because our consultants are at the heart of everything we do.

2 – What You’ll Do?

As a Claims Manager on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, you will play a critical role in managing contractual claims and commercial risks. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop, submit, and negotiate claims and contract amendments, ensuring alignment with the stringent regulatory and operational standards of the HPC project.

• Analyze, develop, and prepare detailed claims (defensive and offensive) and contract amendments related to the HPC project, collaborating with planning, finance, quality, engineering teams, and the legal department.
• Lead negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and insurers, supporting the Project Manager to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting project interests.
• Manage contractual and commercial risks during project execution, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards and HPC-specific requirements.
• Monitor contractual performance and advise on risk mitigation strategies related to claims and contract variations.

3 – Why Join Us?

At ABMI UK, we combine the strength of a well-established European engineering group with the agility of a human-sized team. Based in Bristol and still growing, we offer you the opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the ground up.

Here, you’ll join a consulting company, not a recruitment agency — a place where your expertise truly matters, and where your voice helps shape our future. We’re engineers working with engineers, and we understand what matters most to you:

• Gaining real technical experience on large-scale, high-impact projects
• Working in a supportive environment that values learning, collaboration, and curiosity
• Access to clear, structured career paths, with opportunities to grow into leadership or technical expert roles
• Personalized support and mentoring to help you develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and reach your professional goals

We believe your career is a journey — and we’re here to walk it with you

4 – Who You Are

• Proven track record in claims management within nuclear or large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally with experience on similar nuclear projects.
• Strong understanding of nuclear contractual frameworks
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Ability to interpret technical, commercial, and legal information in a nuclear context.

ABMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of , , , ️ , or background.

5 – Our Culture

At ABMI, we believe that culture is the foundation. It’s essential to understand who we are to know how we move forward and what drives us. It’s not about bragging, it’s what truly shapes our success. Here are our pillars:

• We value expertise, agility, and proximity.
• We’re specialists—not generalists—and proud of it.
• We’re close to our people, and we don’t say that lightly.
• Consultants aren’t numbers; they’re the heart of our mission.

6 – Compensation & Benefits

We’re transparent—no taboo topics. Let’s talk about what you need to do your best work. Permanent contract

Salary range: £45K–£52K (based on experience)

Health insurance

Pension plan

28 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays)

Hybrid working model

Events, meetups & team moments that matter

7 – Recruitment Process

1. Initial call with Anne, our Talent Acquisition Specialist
2. Interview with Marie-Anne, the Business Manager