Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You’ll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.
We’re seeking talented graduates to join our Nuclear Safety team in Warrington or West Cumbria. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced nuclear safety consultants, supporting the design, assessment, and delivery of projects that play a vital role in the safe operation, development, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities across the UK.
As part of a collaborative and highly regarded consultancy team, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning both new build projects and legacy nuclear challenges. Working with industry-leading specialists, you’ll develop your technical expertise while contributing to the delivery of innovative and robust safety solutions.
With decades of experience and a strong reputation for technical excellence, our Nuclear Safety team provides trusted advice to clients across the nuclear sector, offering graduates the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on some of the UK’s most complex and important engineering projects.
As a Graduate Nuclear Safety Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects across the nuclear sector. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to construction, operation, and decommissioning, helping to deliver solutions that support the UK's current and future energy needs.
Working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from a range of technical disciplines, attend client meetings and site visits, and contribute to the production of a variety of nuclear safety assessments. These assessments help demonstrate that risks to site operators, the public, and the environment are appropriately managed, acceptable, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
With the support of experienced mentors and access to a structured graduate development programme, you’ll develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence needed to build a successful career in nuclear safety. You'll also be encouraged and supported in working towards professional chartership and progressing your career within a leading consultancy environment.
As part of the scheme, you’ll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics—including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making—to build your leadership and management skills.
CMI Bite Size Benefits:
Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification.
This is a full-time role that is initially office-based, moving towards an agile working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The individuals would be based in either one of our offices, either Warrington or West Cumbria. Our teams are based in Warrington and West Cumbria. You’ll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.
The team in Warrington are based at Birchwood Park, offering a modern workspace with complimentary on-site parking and access to a fully equipped gym. The team enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere, with regular social activities such as walking trips, five-a-side football, Macmillan coffee mornings and a monthly photo competition.
Our West Cumbria team is based in a Georgian building on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Beyond the office, the team enjoys a vibrant social culture with regular events, outdoor challenges and scenic walks by the lakes. It’s a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding career with access to one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, fostering both professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
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