Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear (Greater Bristol Area)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, specializing in nuclear projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, coordinating tendering activities, and managing interfaces in a highly regulated environment. This opportunity provides personalized support for skill development and structured career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

28 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays)

Events, meetups & team moments

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design and operations.
• Knowledge of equipment contracts in regulated industries.
• Project management qualification and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tendering phases and internal reporting.
• Manage design-related risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee interfaces between contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Mechanical Equipment Design

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline

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

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer , you will be responsible for the specification, technical coordination, and integration of mechanical systems and components within a highly regulated nuclear environment. Your role will ensure that all equipment complies with safety, quality, and performance standards, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, and construction phases—particularly on large-scale projects such as SZC or HPC.

Key responsibilities :

Coordinate all activities throughout the tendering phases, including clarification meetings, bid assessments, and contract surveillance

Organise and lead regular technical and progress meetings with contractors

Provide internal reporting to the RD and client, ensuring clear communication on progress, risks, issues, and timelines to support effective contract delivery

Manage and track design-related risks; lead the preparation and evaluation of early warnings and variation requests

Oversee interfaces between the contractor, client, and all internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful contract delivery aligned with the engineering schedule and technical specifications

Coordinate configuration management activities, including the preparation of Contract Transfer Sheets, Design Modifications, and Referential Evolution Requests

Organise, coordinate, and monitor surveillance activities, including drafting the

Surveillance Programme Organisation Note

and the

Annual Surveillance Report

Plan for and contribute to the resolution of technical issues and queries as they arise

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

Essential

Master’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline

Contract management and documentary surveillance

Understanding of Equipment interfaces (pipework, supports, fluids, safety case, systems engineering)

Knowledge and experience in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design, manufacturing, and Operations

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations.

Nice to have

Experience with the SZC or HPC project

Experience in the nuclear sector

Knowledge of and/or experience with equipment contracts in the nuclear sector or other heavily regulated industries (such as oil & gas, rail,…)

Knowledge and understanding of engineering design sequences.

Project management qualification and/or experience

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 , , disability, ️sexual , 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

No taboo topics. Let’s talk about what you need to do your best work.

Salary range: 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

Initial call with

Yasmine

our Talent Acquisition Specialist

Interview with

Hugo , the business manager