Architectural Technology Graduate Programm

Babcock International; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, a core part of Babcock International Group, operates across the UK's nuclear sector. The Radiation Protection Graduate Programme offers structured placements to build expertise in radiation safety, regulatory compliance and safety reporting.

You will rotate through different areas, supported by mentors and expert-led masterclasses, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile nuclear projects and develop your professional skills for future roles within Cavendish Nuclear.

Qualifications

• Degree subjects accepted include Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Technology or Biochemistry.
• Must be able to achieve BPSS and SC clearance as part of the programme.
• Participation in a two-year Graduate Development Programme with structured rotations.

Responsibilities

• Gain skills and experience in radiation protection across multiple placements.
• Learn to assess radiation hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Draft and implement radiation protection policies with cross-functional teams.
• Attend core training and develop professional expertise in radiation safety.

Skills

BPSS/SC clearance eligibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemistry

Physics

Materials Science

Environmental Science

Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Technology

Biochemistry

Job description

This is not your average graduate role. As part of our Radiation Protection team at Cavendish Nuclear, you'll gain valuable skills and experience in one of the most important areas of the nuclear industry. You'll help keep people and environments safe while supporting some of the UK's most complex engineering work. From the moment you join, you'll be contributing to real projects. You might find yourself supporting the decommissioning of redundant nuclear facilities, assisting in dismantling retired submarines, contributing to the safe operation and construction of nuclear facilities, or providing support to our facilities that use or operate with radioactive materials. Working alongside radiation protection experts with experience in applying radiation protection in both nuclear and non-nuclear regulated industries, you'll learn to assess radiation hazards, suggest improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance. Throughout the programme, you'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to draft and implement radiation protection policies, and review safety systems to ensure they meet regulatory standards. Your work will involve evaluating radiation risks in the workplace, recommending safe and effective waste disposal practices, and assessing the environmental impact of radioactive materials. You'll also learn how to provide consultancy support, prepare detailed reports, liaise with regulators, and identify training needs to enhance radiation safety awareness. Every placement brings new challenges, fresh perspectives and the chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the world around you.

• You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Technology or Biochemistry.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search 'United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'.

Accepted degree subjects

• environmental science and ecology
• physics
• biology and life sciences
• chemistry
• materials science

Cavendish Nuclear is a core part of Babcock International Group's Nuclear Sector. We provide a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions across the markets of Clean Energy, Defence and Civil Decommissioning, both in the UK and internationally. From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities, through supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to supporting the operation and build of nuclear power plants, our role in Cavendish Nuclear is to clean up the nuclear legacy and create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.

This is a two-year journey designed to give you breadth, depth and clarity. Through structured placements across Cavendish Nuclear, you'll explore different areas of radiation protection, build real-world experience and gain insight into where your skills shine brightest.

You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. You'll grow with every rotation. Supported by experienced mentors and surrounded by likeminded professionals, you'll develop the technical know-how and personal confidence to shape your future, and ours. How do we develop and support you? From day one, you'll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You'll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing. As a Radiation Protection Graduate you will have the opportunity to attend core training to deepen your understanding of radiation protection principles. This includes internal development programmes and access to external training courses that are widely used across the industry by organisations such as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers (AURPO). What's waiting for you after the programme? Graduates who complete this programme go on to play a key role as a Radiation Protection Consultant at Cavendish Nuclear. You'll be doing work that matters - protecting people, shaping policy, and helping to deliver some of the most ambitious nuclear projects in the UK. From there, your development doesn't stop. We'll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you'll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities. Where will you be based? Places on our Radiation Protection programme for September 2027 are available at Cavendish Nuclear. You'll be based at Rivergate House located within Newbury Business Park, Newbury. You may also be asked to spend time in other locations depending on the needs of your placements, so flexibility is important. We offer agile working, providing some flexibility; however, you can expect to spend several days each week on-site to support your role and development.

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