Graduate Nuclear Consultant - Manchester/Warrington

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Nuclear Consultant to contribute to sustainable projects in the nuclear sector. As part of the 2025 Graduate Programme, you will provide technical support, engage clients, and develop your expertise in a collaborative environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Graduates must work on-site at least 4 days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Benefits like holiday buy/sell

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree and/or master's in a relevant field, with an interest in energy supply.
• Ability to work collaboratively and face challenges confidently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on projects involving safety assurance and environmental assessment.
• Lead specific technical tasks like documentation review and report writing.
• Support client engagement and business development efforts.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Data assessment

Education

Degree or master's in a relevant field

Job description

Job DescriptionWith every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We're looking for a Graduate Nuclear Consultant to join our award-winning Nuclear team in our Manchester or Warrington office, as part of our 2025 Graduate Programme (Autumn). In this role, you'll deliver sustainable projects for communities, the planet, and society.

Our Nuclear Division has provided strategic and advisory consultancy support to the nuclear industry since 2005, working with operators and regulators across new build, existing, decommissioning, and defense markets. We specialize in safety cases, environmental management, nuclear safety governance, radioactive waste management, and decommissioning strategy, supporting clients like Small Modular Reactors, nuclear power station developers, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Waste Services, and other nuclear-related organizations. We help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Our Nuclear Hydrock now Stantec 3T Team

In 2023, 3T Safety Consultants Ltd joined Hydrock now Stantec, becoming Hydrock now Stantec 3T. Based at Birchwood Park, Warrington, the team has a strong track record in nuclear safety assessments, hazard identification studies, safety case documents, and safety strategy development, working with clients such as Urenco, Babcock Marine, Canadian Nuclear Laboratory, Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services, and ANSTO.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment, developing your expertise with support from colleagues and senior staff in a collaborative culture.

Your role includes:

• Providing technical support on projects across disciplines such as safety assurance, radioactive waste, and environmental assessment;
• Leading specific technical tasks like data assessment, documentation review, report writing, and workshop participation;
• Supporting client engagement, business development, and bid submissions.

Check out our project on Hinkley Point C - Safety Report, and career stories of our graduates at: Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

• Possess a degree and/or master's in a relevant field, with an interest in energy supply and infrastructure, and awareness of the nuclear landscape;
• Be a Perseverer—confident and determined in facing setbacks;
• Be an Adapter—calm and flexible in changing situations;
• Be a Focused Individual—effective and attentive;
• Be a Collaborator—effective team player considering others' perspectives;
• Be an Eager Learner—keen to learn from experiences and anticipate future situations.

Note: Graduates are expected to work in-office at least 4 days a week to facilitate support from colleagues.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Benefits like holiday buy/sell, income protection, and life assurance
• Permanent contract
• Professional development to attain professional status
• Supportive team environment and ERG networks

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely. For questions, see our Graduate FAQs. We look forward to your application!

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About Stantec

With over 32,000 employees across 450 locations globally, Stantec has worked in the UK for over 150 years, supporting sustainable community development through planning, design, and management of infrastructure projects. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity and accessible recruitment processes. If you're excited about this role but feel your experience isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

For support or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

ReqID: 7669