As part of the NDA group Graduate Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across the organisations that make up the NDA group, working in a variety of teams, locations and environments. You'll contribute to meaningful work that has a lasting impact, helping to support the safe, secure and sustainable management of the UK's nuclear legacy. Along the way, you'll learn from industry experts, build valuable networks and develop a broad range of technical, professional and behavioural skills that will prepare you for a successful career in the nuclear sector.
Alongside your placements, you'll take part in the NDA group Graduate Development Programme, designed to accelerate your personal and professional growth.
Where relevant, you'll be supported to achieve professional accreditation, registration or chartership.
With guidance from experienced professionals, mentors and programme stakeholders, you'll gain the knowledge, confidence and capability needed to thrive across the NDA group and make a meaningful contribution to the future of the UK's nuclear industry.
The Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality (EHSS&Q) Job Family supports the NDA group in operating safely, securely, responsibly and in line with relevant standards and requirements. Professionals within this family help protect people, assets, information, communities and the environment by identifying risks, promoting high standards and supporting informed decision-making across complex operational and project environments.
This job family plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring work is delivered safely and effectively in some of the UK's most challenging environments.
Sustainability capability supports the responsible delivery of the NDA group's mission by integrating environmental, social and economic considerations into decision-making and operations. It helps create long-term value for communities, people and future generations while contributing to a positive legacy.
Sustainability teams embed sustainable thinking across projects, programmes and organisational culture, supporting the responsible use of resources, environmental protection, climate resilience, socio-economic development and community engagement.
By working with stakeholders across the NDA group and beyond, they help deliver positive environmental, social and economic outcomes that support the organisation's long-term objectives and legacy.
As a Sustainability Graduate, you will contribute to work that helps shape the long-term environmental, social and economic legacy of one of the UK's most significant environmental programmes.
Sustainability is central to the NDA group's mission and plays an important role in ensuring positive outcomes for people, communities, the environment and future generations. Through your placements, you will gain experience supporting initiatives that help embed sustainable thinking into decision-making, projects and operations across the NDA group.
Working alongside colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, you may contribute to activities such as sustainability strategy, environmental improvement programmes, climate resilience initiatives, socio-economic development, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting and organisational culture change. You will develop an understanding of how environmental, social and economic considerations are balanced to support responsible decision-making and long-term value creation.
You could gain exposure to initiatives that improve resource efficiency, enhance environmental performance, support local communities, promote climate resilience and strengthen sustainable business practices. This breadth of experience will provide valuable insight into how sustainability can drive innovation, influence decision-making and support organisational performance.
Through this pathway, you will see how sustainability helps organisations create lasting positive impact while delivering complex programmes and projects responsibly and effectively.
This pathway would suit individuals who are passionate about sustainability and interested in creating positive environmental, social and economic outcomes.
Whether your interests lie in environmental management, climate resilience, stakeholder engagement, social value or sustainable development, this pathway will provide valuable experience within a unique and nationally important industry.
Various UK Locations
The NDA group operates from more than 30 sites and office locations across England, Scotland and Wales. Applicants must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to any of our sites to support business requirements and development opportunities across the programme.
Support is available to help graduates relocate where required.
Any offers will be conditional upon you providing proof of your right to work and passing security clearance and vetting checks.
Throughout your two-year journey on the NDA group graduates programme, you will be employed by Energus and complete two 12-month secondments within the NDA group.
At the end of the programme, we will support you to secure a role within the NDA group or within the wider nuclear sector, helping you take the next step in your career.
The recruitment and selection process consists of the following stages:
Face-to-face assessment centres will take place in early 2027. If you are invited to an assessment centre and are unable to attend, unfortunately you may be unable to complete the selection process.
We encourage you to regularly check emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) throughout the selection process, all correspondence including selection invitation will be sent via email.
Any applications received after this date will not be considered. We reserve the right to close a role early should we receive sufficient applications. We encourage that you apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Please note only one NDA group Graduates application is required, please do not submit multiple applications.
Individuals holding National Security Vetting (NSV) have several key responsibilities, primarily revolving around maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and reporting any potential security concerns. They must ensure their clearance remains valid, promptly report any changes in their circumstances that might affect their clearance, and adhere to local security protocols.
As proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, Energus aim to create a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have a disability or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know – we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In the event of a high number of eligible applicants, we will prioritise those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
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