Structural Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team for the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build in Bristol. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex reinforced concrete and steel structures while utilizing advanced digital construction methods. Candidates should have over 5 years of UK experience in structural design, particularly in nuclear or heavy industry projects. The role includes hybrid work between the site and the Bristol office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK experience in reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Experience in nuclear or heavy industry projects preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Modify and detail reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes.
• Prepare and coordinate 3D BIM and 2D drawings with CAD and design teams.
• Manage engineering changes, field requests, and non-conformance issues.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and international back-office engineers.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

TEKLA

CAD

BIM workflows

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

CSiBridge

STAAD

Education

Civil, Structural, or Infrastructure Engineering background

Tools

TEKLA

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

Structural Engineer

Bristol
Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£43,000

We are looking for experienced, Structural Engineers to a engineering team on the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex reinforced concrete and steel structures using advanced digital construction methods. You will collaborate with site engineers, CAD teams, and international design offices to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify and detail reinforced concrete and steel designs in line with Eurocodes.
• Prepare and coordinate 3D BIM and 2D drawings with CAD and design teams.
• Manage engineering changes, field requests, and non-conformance issues.
• Liaise with site teams, contractors, and international back-office engineers.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews.

Requirements

• Civil, Structural, or Infrastructure Engineering background.
• 5+ years UK experience, ideally in reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Experience in nuclear or heavy industry projects preferred.
• Strong skills in TEKLA, CAD, and BIM workflows.
• Experience with one or more of the following software: SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, CSiBridge, STAAD, Robot Structural Analysis, Midas, SCIA, STRAP, Prokon, SOFiSTiK, Space GASS, ANSYS, Abaqus, ROCKSOIL, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, FLAC3D, LPILE, DeepEX, Geo5, Settle3, Slide2, RS2, Oasys.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Additional Information

• Security clearance required.
• Hybrid working between site (Bridgwater) and office (Bristol).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.