Bristol Jobs
The UK's aerospace capital and one of its hottest tech cities. Bristol combines world-class engineering, a thriving startup scene, and award-winning creative industries. Browse live listings and let Autoply apply overnight.
Jobs in Bristol by sector
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile for Bristol-based roles.
Aerospace & Defence
Aeronautical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Project Manager, MoD Analyst
£35,000–£100,000
Airbus (Filton), Rolls-Royce, MoD Abbey Wood. UK's aerospace capital.
Tech & Digital
Software Engineer, ML Engineer, Product Manager, UX Designer
£40,000–£95,000
Engine Shed, Temple Quarter. Graphcore, Ultrahaptics, Just Eat Takeaway.
Creative & Media
Animator, Producer, Designer, Content Creator, Art Director
£25,000–£60,000
Aardman Animations, BBC Bristol (natural history), Bottle Yard Studios.
Finance & Fintech
Financial Adviser, Analyst, Developer, Compliance, Operations
£30,000–£85,000
Hargreaves Lansdown HQ, YuLife, Oodle, and growing fintech cluster.
Green Energy & Sustainability
Environmental Consultant, Energy Analyst, Sustainability Manager
£30,000–£70,000
Bristol was European Green Capital 2015. Major push on net-zero and clean tech.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Doctor, Nurse, Research Scientist, Clinical Trials, Pharma
£26,000–£85,000
Southmead Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University of Bristol research.
Bristol job areas
Where the major employers are based and how to get there.
| Area | Sector focus | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Quarter / Engine Shed | Tech startups, digital agencies, fintech | Central — Bristol Temple Meads station |
| Filton / North Bristol | Aerospace (Airbus, Rolls-Royce), defence | Bus, 20 min from centre. MetroBus route. |
| Harbourside | Creative, media (Aardman, BBC), hospitality | Central — walking/cycling from Temple Meads |
| Abbey Wood / MoD | Defence, government, procurement | Bus from Temple Meads, 25 min. Free shuttle. |
| Clifton / Whiteladies Road | Professional services, university, retail | Bus routes, 15 min from centre |
Getting a job in Bristol — what actually works
Aerospace dominates Bristol's economy. Airbus designs and builds wings in Filton. Rolls-Royce has its defence division here. MoD Abbey Wood is the UK's largest military procurement base. If you're in aerospace, defence, or systems engineering, Bristol is the UK's #1 city — no contest.
The tech scene rivals Manchester. Engine Shed and Temple Quarter are packed with startups and scale-ups. Graphcore (AI chips), Ultrahaptics (haptics), and a cluster of fintech companies give Bristol a diverse tech scene. The University of Bristol and UWE feed talent directly into local companies.
Applications are competitive. Bristol is popular — especially with London professionals looking for better quality of life. Expect 100–300 applications per desirable role. Autoply applies overnight to match that volume, with each application tailored and delivered to the person hiring.
Bristol vs London — is the move worth it?
Bristol salaries are 10–20% below London, but living costs are 25–35% lower. Many Bristol professionals report a higher standard of living than their London peers. The train to London Paddington takes 1h40m — some people commute 1–2 days a week. If your sector is strong in Bristol (aerospace, tech, creative), you won't sacrifice career progression by making the move.
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