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, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, and Great British Energy - Nuclear.
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.
Being a Nuclear Graduate sponsored by ONR, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the UK’s nuclear industry. As the nation’s independent nuclear regulator, ONR’s mission is to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations.
Safeguards are defined as measures to verify that countries comply with international obligations not to use nuclear materials from civil nuclear programmes for non-peaceful purposes.
ONR looks to seek and achieve sustained compliance with domestic safeguards regulations, which require operators to account for and control qualifying nuclear material.
ONR also works to enable the UK to meet its international safeguards obligations including the operation of the State System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material and facilitation of the international Atomic Energy’s Agency (IAEA) safeguards verification activities in the UK.
We are looking for individuals who have the capacity to display strong interpersonal skills in addition to their strong technical competencies. The role demands building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including licensees, government bodies, and international partners. We therefore look for individuals who can display an ability to influence and persuade, make sound judgements, have good communication, effective teamworking, as well as a self-awareness of their own limits.
We welcome applications from individuals with a degree (BSc or MSc) in:
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the nuclear sector and thrive in both technical and collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Start date: September 2027
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 Nuclear Graduates application is required, please do not submit multiple applications.
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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