Graduate Nuclear Safety Consultant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech invites graduates to join a 2-year Graduate Scheme in the Nuclear Safety team based in Warrington or West Cumbria. You will gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan across real-world projects in the UK, contributing to safe operation, development, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, attend client meetings and site visits, and progress through a structured development programme that encourages

Qualifications

• Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other STEM subject.

Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery of projects across the nuclear sector from concept through design, construction, operation and decommissioning.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, attend client meetings and site visits, and contribute to nuclear safety assessments.
• Develop technical knowledge and professional confidence through a structured graduate development programme with mentorship.
• Pursue professional chartership with support from mentors within a leading consultancy environment.

Education

Relevant STEM degree (Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other STEM subject)

Job description

Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme: Your Launchpad to a Consultancy Career

Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You’ll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

We’re seeking talented graduates to join our Nuclear Safety team in Warrington or West Cumbria. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced nuclear safety consultants, supporting the design, assessment, and delivery of projects that play a vital role in the safe operation, development, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities across the UK.

As part of a collaborative and highly regarded consultancy team, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning both new build projects and legacy nuclear challenges. Working with industry-leading specialists, you’ll develop your technical expertise while contributing to the delivery of innovative and robust safety solutions.

With decades of experience and a strong reputation for technical excellence, our Nuclear Safety team provides trusted advice to clients across the nuclear sector, offering graduates the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on some of the UK’s most complex and important engineering projects.

Your Impact in this Position:

As a Graduate Nuclear Safety Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects across the nuclear sector. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to construction, operation, and decommissioning, helping to deliver solutions that support the UK's current and future energy needs.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from a range of technical disciplines, attend client meetings and site visits, and contribute to the production of a variety of nuclear safety assessments. These assessments help demonstrate that risks to site operators, the public, and the environment are appropriately managed, acceptable, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

With the support of experienced mentors and access to a structured graduate development programme, you’ll develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence needed to build a successful career in nuclear safety. You'll also be encouraged and supported in working towards professional chartership and progressing your career within a leading consultancy environment.

What to Expect:

• Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance from a dedicated technical mentor in your chosen discipline.
• Structured Learning: Benefit from a blend of formal training, project-based learning, and self-directed study.
• Personal Development: Build your consultancy skills through a mix of technical and interpersonal training, with regular feedback and reviews.
• Community: Start with a central induction alongside your graduate peers and become part of a collaborative, supportive network.
• Central induction and ongoing support from your line manager and mentor.
• In-depth technical training in your core discipline, plus exposure to 15 technical and 8 interpersonal topics.
• Quarterly development reviews to track your progress.
• Opportunities to shadow senior colleagues and contribute to diverse projects.

Your Pathway:

You’ll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a ‘home’ technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we’ll consider this based on your interests and business requirements.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partnership

As part of the scheme, you’ll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics- including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making - to build your leadership and management skills.

• Short, focused modules you can complete at your own pace
• Practical insights to strengthen your management capabilities
• Internationally recognised certification upon completion
• Option to progress to a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management

Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification.

Qualifications

Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other STEM subject.

This is a full-time role that is initially office-based, moving towards an agile working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The individuals would be based in either one of our offices, either Warrington or West Cumbria. Our teams are based in Warrington and West Cumbria. You’ll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.

The team in Warrington are based at Birchwood Park, offering a modern workspace with complimentary on-site parking and access to a fully equipped gym. The team enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere, with regular social activities such as walking trips, five-a-side football, Macmillan coffee mornings and a monthly photo competition.

Our West Cumbria team is based in a Georgian building on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Beyond the office, the team enjoys a vibrant social culture with regular events, outdoor challenges and scenic walks by the lakes. It’s a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding career with access to one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, fostering both professional growth and a healthy work‑life balance.

Application and Selection Process

To apply for the Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme, candidates must submit an up-to-date CV detailing their academic background, relevant experience, and motivation for joining the programme. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Following initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online psychometric testing designed to evaluate key competencies and problem‑solving skills relevant to consultancy work. Those who progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend an in‑person Graduate Day.

The closing date for applications in this round is 30th October 2026. We encourage early submissions to ensure full consideration.

#LI-PK1 #LI-HYBRID

Whyjoin Tetra Tech?

TetraTech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services workingacross the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide rangeofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support networkwith a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand wherewe can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supportsindividual performance, innovation, and creativity.
Wesupport public and private sector clients on local, national, and internationalprojects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions.
Inalignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments tosupport candidates andemployeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could includeadaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace.Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment processor in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.