Graduate Safety Engineer — Fusion Energy, Flexible Work

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£35,227 base salary

Final salary pension contribution (21.

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme to work with world‑leading experts and advance ground‑breaking fusion technology. You will develop core engineering and leadership skills while contributing to safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

The programme splits time with 20% dedicated to professional development and 80% hands‑on work within your discipline, helping shape your future career in fusion energy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 to 2027.
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges.
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of innovative engineering and technology projects.
• Identify, assess and manage safety risks across electrical, mechanical, automation, robotics and software systems.
• Contribute to design and review of safety systems for safe and reliable operation.
• Develop technical documentation, safety cases and engineering reports for project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Build technical, problem-solving and professional skills through hands-on experience and structured training.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisation

Education

Science or Engineering degree (2025–2027)

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme to work with world‑leading experts and advance ground‑breaking fusion technology. You will develop core engineering and leadership skills while contributing to safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.

The programme splits time with 20% dedicated to professional development and 80% hands‑on work within your discipline, helping shape your future career in fusion energy.