Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) Graduate Programme

Energy Vault; Brentford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault, a leader in nuclear technology, is offering a graduate development programme aimed to nurture future leaders in Environment, Nuclear Safety, and Quality. Graduates will engage in significant projects to support the UK's nuclear capabilities while developing essential technical skills and leadership training.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

9-day working fortnight

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured career progression

Salary-sacrifice scheme

Interest-free loan option of £1,000

Discounts on retail, hospitality, and leisure

Occupational Health Services

Welcome payment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or graduating by September 2025.
• Degrees in Environmental Science, Management, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, etc.
• Must be a UK national with necessary security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ESH&Q function and specialize in Environment, Nuclear Safety, or Quality.
• Engage in real projects supporting nuclear safety and operations.

Skills

Interest in safety

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in science or engineering

Job description

Description

We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure.

Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.

We support the government’s strategy through various facets: supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK’s counter-terrorist programme, identifying potential nuclear tests worldwide, and building an expert group in nuclear science and technology to give the UK real depth in these areas.

Start an extraordinary career; grow your skills, learn from industry experts, and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

Our two-year programme offers an exciting opportunity to join our career pathway. We’re seeking talented graduates and aspiring future leaders to help shape the future.

Our graduate development scheme focuses on ESH&Q. Here, you will develop your skills, acquire new ones, and work with remarkable people in unique facilities on extraordinary projects.

How the programme accelerates your career:

The first 3 months will immerse you in the ESH&Q function, understanding the business and the function. Afterward, you will specialise in one of the following disciplines:

• Environment (Closed Monday 7th October)
• Nuclear Safety Case
• Quality

*Please select one of these options when applying.

Within each discipline, you will experience various placements to develop core technical skills and contribute to keeping the UK safe and secure.

As part of our community, you will be involved in activities related to nuclear warheads, threat reduction, manufacturing solutions, or infrastructure development. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, further technical details are classified, but rest assured, you'll be engaged in remarkably interesting projects!

Placements into real projects are central to your development, ensuring you acquire necessary technical expertise and understanding of our complex operations. These placements are flexible to focus on specific technical or business areas.

All graduates will receive leadership, business, and soft skills training, and support to pursue professional registration.

Requirements

• You are a recent graduate or will graduate by September 2025.
• You will graduate with a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree, in science or engineering subjects such as:

• Environment: Environmental Science, Management, Geography, Geology

• Nuclear Safety: Science or Engineering (e.g., Nuclear Engineering, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics), with an interest in safety

• Quality: Science or Engineering degrees with an interest in quality

• You must be able to join us in September 2025. Positions are filled on a rolling basis.

• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

• You are a UK national who has not lived overseas within the last 10 years.

Benefits

A competitive package starting at £31,000 per year, including benefits such as a contributory pension scheme.

You will also receive:

• 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Excellent work/life balance and vibrant social scene
• 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Salary-sacrifice scheme
• Welcome payment
• Interest-free loan option of £1,000 and regular pay reviews
• Structured career progression
• Discounts on retail, hospitality, and leisure
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services