Bristol, UK – Ready to engineer your positive impact? Join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and contribute to carbon neutrality across various sectors: nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower, water resources, desalination, complex buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

What we offer

• Opportunity to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects worldwide with a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Development support through complementary training within the ENGIE Group and possibilities for international career progression.
• Competitive salary package and generous holiday allowance (28 days plus bank holidays).
• Subscription fees covered for one relevant professional institute per year.
• Autonomy with flexible work patterns.
• In‑house canteen and gym facilities supporting well‑being.
• Team sports, afterworks, team‑building activities and an annual party.

Your mission

We are looking for motivated and experienced Senior/Principal Civil Engineers to work on the design of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) and Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear power stations, and our future pipeline of projects. You will provide civil expertise to successfully deliver projects in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and team management to deliver work packages effectively.
• Coordinate and communicate on complex engineering problems among project stakeholders.
• Provide technical review and respond to site queries and requested changes in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment to support contractor activities on HPC site.
• Conduct and review analysis of structures carried out in FEM packages (experience with Ansys beneficial).
• Provide technical oversight of reinforcement detailers and review detailing models and drawings.
• Offer expert oversight and technical direction to teams completing the design of reinforced concrete structures.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support the business development team during the tendering process for future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered with ICE, IStructE, or equivalent experience with willingness to obtain Chartership.
• Experience using Ansys or equivalent structural FEM software.
• Experience in reinforced concrete calculation and design.
• Familiarity with relevant technical Codes of Practice and Industry Standards (Eurocodes, British Standards, ETC‑C applicable to HPC/SZC).

Who you are

• Proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a multicultural team.
• Agile and self‑motivated, focused on improving performance and generating innovative solutions.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects with a track record of delivering high‑quality work packages on schedule.
• Enjoys new challenges, eager to learn, willing to take responsibility and support others.
• Experience working in a highly regulated UK industry, e.g. nuclear.

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net‑zero targets. We welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.