Graduate Process Engineer

Amentum; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering is seeking a Graduate Chemical Engineer in Tees Valley. In this role, you will engage in diverse projects that contribute to the nuclear sector, with structured training and mentorship to support your career. You'll need a completed degree by summer 2026 and strong skills in communication and analytical thinking. The company offers a flexible work environment and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible workstyle

Free single medical cover

Reimbursement for professional development

Responsibilities

• Support high-profile projects across the nuclear project lifecycle.
• Develop designs and documentation for engineering projects.
• Engage with a diverse team and clients for insights.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaborator

Organization & Time Management

Initiative & Curiosity

Customer Focus

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to apply your engineering skills to some of the most complex challenges in the nuclear industry and play a vital role in achieving environmental, sustainability and security goals? As a Graduate Chemical Engineer, you'll support high-profile projects across the entire nuclear project lifecycle - from cutting-edge fusion and fission reactor design to decommissioning legacy facilities and supporting the UK's operational nuclear fleet and beyond. You will be actively involved in projects to establish client requirements, develop a concept, basic or detailed design, which can include producing drawings, calculations and design documentation as well as opportunities to get involved in research, procurement of equipment, testing, installation and commissioning. You will join our IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme for a clear path to professional registration and rewarding career. We apply modern science in new and different ways; and help to develop new, cleaner, safer, or more efficient means of producing and harnessing nuclear energy to help combat climate change. Why Join Us? Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients. Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline-specific skills and professional registration to personal development. Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. Career Progression: When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning! You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration. Supportive Community: Our hub-based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities.
Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future., Have Degree Qualification: A completed undergraduate, but preferably a master's degree in Chemical Engineering by summer 2026. And with the following Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage with engineers and non-technical personnel clearly and confidently
• Analytical Thinking: Comfortable working with data, identifying risks, and solving problems creatively
• Team Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Initiative & Curiosity: Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow
• Customer Focus: This is a consultancy role so experience of working with customers is also beneficial - not necessarily in an engineering role, other roles such as retail or hospitality would be suitable too
• Flexibility: A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas or potentially travel to our client sites.
• You must be: A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• You must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK and baseline security clearance is required, as a minimum, for this role.
• completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024
• not worked in a similar professional role since graduation
• achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree
  What else we provide
• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.
• We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work.