Graduate Building & Construction Engineer for Fusion Energy

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

Professional training & qualifications

Flexible working options

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in Abingdon. You will work with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology while building technical, professional, and leadership skills through mentoring and structured development.

The scheme offers hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, with professional training and industry‑recognised qualifications such as CDM, SMSTS and CSCS, supporting your journey toward professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering required (2025–2027).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of major engineering and construction projects for fusion energy.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and contractors to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery.
• Develop understanding of construction management, project controls and governance; enhance stakeholder management.
• Participate in structured graduate programme with mentoring and professional training leading to industry qualifications (CDM, SMSTS, CSCS).

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Effective communication

Organised & adaptable

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in Abingdon. You will work with world‑leading experts to advance fusion technology while building technical, professional, and leadership skills through mentoring and structured development.

The scheme offers hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, with professional training and industry‑recognised qualifications such as CDM, SMSTS and CSCS, supporting your journey toward professional