Nuclear Graduates

Join the Nuclear Graduates programme to support nuclear site regulation and gain diverse sector experience over two years with leading UK nuclear organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the regulation of nuclear licensed sites as part of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) specialist chemistry team.
• Engaging in chemistry aspects related to design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of various reactor types and fuel cycle/waste management facilities.
• Conducting inspections on nuclear licensed sites and assessing chemistry aspects of safety case submissions.
• Working on reactor chemistry to maintain coolant loops, prevent corrosion, and minimise radioactive activation products.
• Contributing to spent fuel management and chemical processes for radioactive waste treatment, immobilisation, and conditioning for safe storage and disposal.
• Supporting chemical processes for nuclear fuel production, including new High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuels.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with licensees, government bodies, and international partners.
• Communicating clearly, working collaboratively, influencing appropriately, and making sound judgements.

The company is looking for:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry with a minimum 2:2 classification.
• Strong technical capability combined with effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment.
• Self-awareness including understanding personal limits and when to seek support.
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of the two-year programme.
• Willingness and ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Successful completion of security clearance checks.

• Salary of £30,000 per year.
• £5,500 individual travel budget for training and meetings.
• £3,500 flexible individual training budget.
• Access to three secondments across the UK nuclear sector.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 6 discretionary days leave for study and relocation.
• Contributory pension scheme through Energus.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Digi Care+ support.
• Membership of up to two professional institutions.
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme participation opportunity.
• Support from a dedicated mentor and sponsor company lead.
• Access to EnergUS Extras including wellbeing resources and employee discounts.

• Comprehensive, tailored professional development programme.
• Support from a dedicated Nuclear Graduates programme team including Mental Health First Aiders.
• Mentorship throughout the two-year programme.
• Opportunity to gain experience through three secondments with sponsoring organisations.

Support in securing a role with the sponsoring organisation or within the wider nuclear sector upon programme completion.