Senior Nuclear Structural Engineer – Design & Delivery Lead

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in Bristol. The role focuses on Nuclear New Build projects, providing advanced structural analysis and design for Nuclear Island structures within HPC/SZC programmes, and coordinating with international teams.

You will deliver design outputs, ensure compliance with Eurocodes and ETC-C, and lead technical reviews while coordinating interfaces with BIM/CAD teams, project managers, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (BSc/BEng/MEng).
• Substantial reinforced-concrete design and analysis experience.
• Practical FEA experience using ANSYS APDL or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes and standard structural specs.
• Experience delivering design through to construction.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design execution for nuclear projects.
• Coordinate interfaces across international teams and disciplines.
• Produce and review auditable design reports, drawings, and specs.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, ETC-C, and safety requirements.
• Lead technical reviews and support construction-phase delivery.

Skills

Safety & Quality

Technical Ownership

Adaptability

Education

BSc/BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree (Desirable)

Tools

ANSYS APDL

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join a leading international engineering consultancy in Bristol. The role focuses on Nuclear New Build projects, providing advanced structural analysis and design for Nuclear Island structures within HPC/SZC programmes, and coordinating with international teams.

You will deliver design outputs, ensure compliance with Eurocodes and ETC-C, and lead technical reviews while coordinating interfaces with BIM/CAD teams, project managers, and