Combined Physics
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Engineering
Physics, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities
There has never been a more exciting time to join the nuclear sector. From energy generation to waste management, transport through to decommissioning, the Nuclear Graduates programme provides you with the opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest challenges facing our society.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has brought together leading businesses and organisations to create the award winning & professionally accredited Nuclear Graduates programme.
We are excited to announce that the sponsoring companies for the 2027 cohort are Rolls-Royce and the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
Whether your passion lies within science, engineering or business, Nuclear Graduates will ensure that over two years you will gain an invaluable insight into the breadth of the UK's nuclear sector, giving you the opportunity to contribute to innovative designs, systems, products, and services.
As a Nuclear Graduate, you will have the opportunity to see the nuclear sector from different perspectives, learning from leading experts on projects that have real impact. You will also receive a programme of professional development to enhance your skills and expertise, whilst also demonstrating a commitment to understanding the communities in which the nuclear sector works.
As a Physics Nuclear Graduate, you will develop and apply an understanding of nuclear physics, radiation transport, radiation physics and nuclear codes. You will use a range of software tools, including deterministic transport codes and Monte Carlo techniques, to analyse the behaviour and performance of reactor cores, design shielding solutions, or perform criticality analyses to support safety cases.
You can expect to gain experience in:- Nuclear analysis using a wide range of codes.
- Radiation physics and transport using a range of radiation transport codes.
- The operation and experimentation involved in designing and maintain naval nuclear reactor cores.
- Radiological dose assessments.
- Detector calculations.
- An understanding of how safety justifications are made as a part of an engineering process.
- Develop the technical skills needed to assess the physics of a nuclear reactor.
- Develop the technical skills needed to perform radiation shielding calculations and dose assessments.
- Develop the knowledge and skills required, such as using nuclear codes, understanding core and radiation shielding design or performing experiments.
- Physics
- Other degrees with a strong physics focus may be considered.
- Educational experience in nuclear physics.
- A strong interest in nuclear physics.
- Some experience in using code or scripting languages.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Throughout your two-year journey on the Nuclear Graduates programme you will be employed by Energus whilst being supported by an industry leading sponsoring organisation.
At the end of your two-year programme, you will be supported in securing a role with your sponsoring organisation or within the wider nuclear sector.
Entry requirements- A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject.
- Candidates need to have the right to work for the duration of the 2 year programme. Any offers will be conditional upon satisfactory right to work checks
- Successful completion of security clearance checks
- Applicants must be willing and able to travel and relocate. Energus head office is based in Workington, Cumbria, but role locations…
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