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It’s a really exciting time to join our Nuclear & Power team on our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme.

It's a really exciting time to join our Nuclear team on our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme. Our team works collaboratively across all of our market areas which are aligned with our key clients.

If you're searching for a career with unrivalled opportunities to develop in a fast‑paced and growing team, you've come to the right place—our nuclear jobs provide that and more. 

With a worldwide shift away from fossil fuel usage, the demand for clean energy is rising—a demand nuclear energy can greatly contribute to. In the UK alone, electricity generation in the nuclear power market is projected to amount to 52.65bn kWh in 2024, with the annual growth rate forecast at 0.75%. 

The career opportunities are promising, especially for young, prospective nuclear safety engineers. But what can you expect when you successfully land one of our Nuclear Safety Graduate Schemes? Read on to find out.

AtkinsRéalis and our commitment to nuclear

Our organization constantly responds to the globe's evolving demand for nuclear energy. We believe that clean, low‑carbon nuclear power has the lasting potential to reduce the world's reliance on less sustainable alternatives.

We have years of expertise and we proudly deliver nuclear services and utilities worldwide—this includes training the next generation of nuclear safety experts in their early careers.

Our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme

Landing a place on our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme enables you to develop in‑demand technical, safety, and leadership skills from day one. From the get‑go, you'll be immersed in a team that makes it possible for generations to experience the benefits of nuclear.

But how is the course structured, what can you expect?

Teams & structure

In joining our Nuclear team, you could be part of one of three key teams in the UK:

  • Power New Build 
  • Decommissioning
  • Reactor Operations

 

Working collaboratively across the industry, our Nuclear team builds trust while delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our key clients on a variety of projects

Hands‑on experience and mentorship

If supporting today's energy needs and paving the way for tomorrow's Net Zero solutions sounds appealing, this might be the graduate scheme for you.

By promoting technical and transferable skill development and a culture of sustainability, continuous learning, and mentorship, our graduate programmes give you rich industry insight through on‑the‑job training. 

Your ambition could take you anywhere when you join AtkinsRéalis. Nuclear professionals shouldn't just be in demand, they should be cultivating multifaceted careers amidst endless possibilities. 

You'll gain hands‑on experience ensuring communities are powered with secure, reliable energy. 

It doesn't matter if you're working on critical infrastructure projects like Hinkley Point C or in a more specialized role in research, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, innovation, and making an impact.

Career pathways in nuclear engineering jobs

Nuclear jobs offer so many possibilities for career development and specialization. Within AtkinsRéalis alone, we operate in numerous segments within the industry, including:

  • In products & technology
  • In site and asset management
  • In tooling and robotics
  • In nuclear services
  • In small modular reactors (SMRs)
  • In CANDU technology
  • In defence

To read more about any of these areas, make sure to check out our nuclear team's page.

Tap our pipeline of possibilities

Now you know where your nuclear career could take you with AtkinsRéalis, it's time to explore our resources and learn more about us:

Interested in engineering a better future for our planet and its people? Apply to our Nuclear Safety Graduate Scheme today.

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