Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear

🚀 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 diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, 🏳️‍🌈sexual orientation, 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

1. Initial call with Yasmine our Talent Acquisition Specialist
2. Interview with Hugo, the business manager