Structural Engineer - Nuclear (Greater Bristol Area)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering consulting firm in the UK seeks a Structural Engineer in Bristol to ensure quality and coordination of civil and structural deliverables. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant industry experience, particularly in nuclear projects.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

28 days paid holiday

Hybrid working model

Events and team moments

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a civil engineering design office focused on reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience in the nuclear sector is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review civil and structural deliverables.
• Support contract engineering lead in project reporting and risk management.
• Produce building-specific documents and manage technical open points.

Skills

Proficiency in Eurocodes

Understanding of reinforced concrete design

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

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 Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in coordinating, reviewing, and ensuring the quality of civil and structural deliverables, working closely with design partners and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out and coordinating review and acceptance of deliverables in their scope of activity.

Producing building-specific documents such as handover reports or hypothesis notes.

Responsible for raising, and following up on building specific technical open points as a first point of contact for the L3 civil designer.

Supporting the civil building lead and contract engineering lead in coordination with civil designer and other stakeholders for producing the design.

Coordinating and carrying out the resolution of building specific technical topics and tracking the evolution of these activities in their scope of activity.

Supporting the contract engineering lead for the preparation of progress reports for the Client Project Manager and alerts of any technical risks to program.

Supporting the contract engineering lead for reviewing technical proposals for 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

Qualifications & Experience :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Civil Engineering

Proven experience in a

civil engineering design office

, with a focus on the design and detailing of

reinforced concrete structures

, ideally for industrial or infrastructure projects

Familiarity with

Eurocodes

, particularly those related to civil and structural engineering

Understanding of

reinforced concrete design principles

, including detailing standards and practices

Previous experience in the

nuclear sector

is a strong asset

Sound knowledge of

Health and Safety regulations

relevant to civil engineering activities

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 , , , ️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