Graduate Materials Scientist

Amentum; Risley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Pension plan

Medical cover

Job summary

Amentum is offering a Materials Graduate Programme in Birchwood Park (with some travel). The role of Graduate Material Scientist starts in September 2027 and includes permanent contract subject to programme completion.

You will work in nuclear laboratories and with teams analyzing structural components, developing materials behaviour for reactor applications, and gaining diverse lab and desk-based experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work in nuclear laboratories and with teams analyzing key structural components.
• Develop understanding of materials behavior (physical, mechanical, environmental) for plant applications in fission and fusion reactors.
• Apply knowledge to component conditions and contribute to projects in lab and desk-based settings.

Skills

Self-starter

Time management

Adaptable

Organised

Education

Relevant degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

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:6September 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 aGraduate 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. Please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.

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

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