Graduate Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon‑free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground‑breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

The Technical Plant Maintenance Group (TPMG) has an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join its engineering team, specialising in regulatory compliance and safety under PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER. TPMG provides specialist technical maintenance services across UKAEA programmes and projects, including delivery of planned preventative maintenance, responsive corrective actions to minimise plant downtime, and expert guidance to ensure technical plant is operated and maintained in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop detailed knowledge of LOLER, PSSR 2000, PUWER and associated legislation (including SOMSR) through formal training, self‑study, and working alongside Senior Authorised Persons for Lifting and Pressure.
• Become proficient in using UKAEA’s CMMS to manage statutory inspection schedules, maintenance records, and understand their legal significance.
• Support the development of internal procedures, guidance notes, and standard documentation to underpin regulatory compliance.
• Learn to advise and support Asset Managers in meeting their statutory duties, including asset management activities related to LOLER, PSSR, and PUWER compliance.
• Gain experience managing small public‑sector contracts for third‑party inspection and maintenance services.
• Undertake operational, site‑based activities alongside SAP‑L and SAP‑P, including supporting the design, testing, commissioning, inspection, and safe operation of pressure and lifting equipment, reviewing lift plans, coordinating inspections, and supporting PUWER compliance across UKAEA sites and projects.

As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role.

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or '26
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Power Point
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

Benefits include:

• £35,227 base salary
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

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