Graduate Nuclear Safety and Regulation

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Graduate in the role of Submarines Nuclear Safety Regulation. This role involves providing advice on Nuclear Safety, contributing to safety documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and be part of a team working in an innovative environment. The contract will be permanent with a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a 2.2 in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or applicable STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and information on Nuclear Safety.
• Deliver Nuclear Safety documentation in line with plans.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear and environmental regulations.
• Gain knowledge of Nuclear Law and regulation.
• Facilitate programme delivery with engineering solutions.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Nuclear Safety Regulation

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• Under direct supervision, provide advice and information to departments, organisations and/or stakeholders on issues related to Nuclear Safety.
• Contribute to the delivery of Nuclear Safety documentation in accordance with relevant department/project/programme plans.
• Contribute to demonstration of compliance against nuclear and environmental regulations.
• Gain knowledge of Nuclear Law in the UK and the Nuclear Industry and its regulation.
• Facilitate programme delivery through innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or applicable STEM subject.

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract