Graduate Materials Scientist

Amentum; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Graduate Material Scientist for its September 2027 intake at Birchwood Park, with some travel. The role focuses on materials behaviour in nuclear environments, spanning lab and desk-based work, and is part of a structured graduate programme accredited by IOM3.

Candidates should hold an undergraduate or master’s degree in a relevant subject, have 2:2 or higher, and possess UK work rights with the ability to obtain security clearance. Closing date is 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have completed your first degree with a 2:2 or higher, no earlier than Summer 2025.
• Permanent right to work in the UK and ability to obtain required security clearance.
• Closing date: 30 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work in nuclear laboratories analysing materials behaviour (physical, mechanical, environmental).
• Contribute to development projects for plant applications in fission and fusion contexts.
• Engage in lab and desk-based tasks to build broad experience and expertise.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Security clearance

Organisation

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or Master's in a relevant subject

Job description

Materials Graduate Programme Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Join Amentum in September 2027 and help advance the future together.

Role at a glance

• Job Title: Graduate Material Scientist
• Start Date: 6 September 2027
• Contract Duration: Permanent, subject to successful programme completion
• Location: Birchwood Park (with some travel)
• Salary: Competitive

Requirements

• Undergraduate or master's degree level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK and the ability to gain the required level of security clearance
• Closing Date: 30 November 2026*

Important: Our Graduate Programme assumes that candidates are commencing their first professional role post-graduation.

To qualify, you must have:

• Completed your first degree, achieving a minimum 2:2, no earlier than Summer 2025
• Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation

*Adverts may close sooner if an appropriate number of candidates are received - ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About the role

We are looking for a Graduate Material Scientist to work within our industry leading research and development nuclear laboratories and/or with our teams analysing key nuclear structural components. You will be engaged in unique projects and challenges facing the nuclear industry. The work will involve the development of materials behaviour - physical, mechanical and environmental - in conditions relevant to plant applications in both fission and fusion reactors. Such understanding of material behaviour can then be applied to specific component conditions and applications, allowing a very wide range of experience and expertise to be developed in both lab and desk-based roles. This graduate programme is accredited by the IOM3.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Are flexible, motivated self-starters with good organisation and time-management skills.
• Are adaptable, keen to learn and able to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK and the ability to obtain the required security clearance.

Why Amentum?

• Meaningful Projects: Work with specialists from across the UK and beyond to help solve complex challenges in science, security and sustainability.
• Structured Development: Build technical, professional and personal skills through a programme designed to support your progress towards professional registration.
• Mentoring: Learn from experienced professionals, with regular learning and networking opportunities.
• Career Progression: The end of your programme is just the beginning! You’ll be supported to continue to build your experience and capabilities to progress your career at Amentum.

You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary and pension plan.
• Flexible working patterns (e.g. 9-day fortnights) and holiday buy/sell options.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive work environment, embracing the variety of cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our workforce through our Employee Networks.
• A culture built on a foundation of safety, integrity and wellbeing, including a network of positive mental health ambassadors.
• We value integrity, curiosity and collaboration. You'll join a community of graduates across the UK, supported by leaders who genuinely care about your development and long-term success.

Committed to accessible recruitment

We are committed to creating an accessible recruitment process.

We partner with VERCIDA for greater online accessibility.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

EEO and diversity

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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