Join the Nuclear Graduates programme to support nuclear site regulation and gain diverse sector experience over two years with leading UK nuclear organisations.
Your Role
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.
About You
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.
Compensation & Benefits
- 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 DigiCare+ support.
- Membership of up to two professional institutions.
- Cycle2Work Scheme participation opportunity.
- Support from a dedicated mentor and sponsor company lead.
- Access to EnergUS Extras including wellbeing resources and employee discounts.
Training & Development
- 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.
Career Progression
Support in securing a role with the sponsoring organisation or within the wider nuclear sector upon programme completion.
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