One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities

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 and the Office for Nuclear Regulation.

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.

As a plant chemistry Nuclear Graduate, you will develop and apply an understanding of plant chemistry and corrosion across the full naval reactor life cycle.

You will gain experience in:

Plant water chemistry
Plant radiochemistry
Plant corrosion
Chemical analysis

Key Accountabilities

These may include:

Developing an understanding of nuclear plant chemistry specifications and policies.
Developing the technical skills needed to address plant chemistry issues and solutions
Understanding and advising on plant corrosion-related issues
Involvement in the development of new analytical techniques.

Graduates are expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 at Bachelor’s level in one of the following degrees:

Chemistry
Materials
Other degrees with a strong science focus will be considered.

Graduates who would fit well on our programme also have the following attributes:

Educational experience in chemistry
A strong interest in nuclear science and technology
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

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.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject.
Candidates need to have the right to work for the duration of the 2 year programme. Any offers will be conditional upon satisfactory right to work checks
Successful completion of security clearance checks
Applicants must be willing and able to travel and relocate. Energus head office is based in Workington, Cumbria, but role locations will vary dependent on sponsor location.

Start date: September 2027

Recruitment stages

The recruitment and selection process consists of the following stages:

Online application form - please complete all required sections of the application to ensure this is submitted successfully.
Psychometric assessment - called Neurosight, this will be sent via email.
Online interview - a 30 minute video interview with representatives from one of the sponsoring organisations.
Assessment centre – these will be delivered face to face and will involve various activities, alongside insightful information around the nuclear industry and our programme.
Offer - following our assessment centres, we aim to issue outcomes within two weeks. Successful candidates will begin their exciting journey as a Nuclear Graduate, working with our dedicated Energus People & Skills team to complete security paperwork ahead of starting the programme in September 2027.
Onboarding - we welcome all our graduates ahead of the start date, through social media groups and welcome sessions, ensuring you are prepared, and any support required is in place, providing you with the best start to your exciting future as a Nuclear Graduate.