Nuclear Graduates UK

Paramadina; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training budget

Travel budget

Mentor support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Paramadina invites graduates to join the Nuclear Graduates programme to support nuclear site regulation and gain diverse sector experience across the UK over two years with leading nuclear organisations.

You will contribute to regulating licensed sites, engage in reactor chemistry activities, inspect sites, and assist with safety-case assessments. The role includes travel, security clearance, and a structured mentorship during the two-year programme.

Qualifications

• Strong technical capability with effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment.
• Self-awareness including understanding personal limits and when to seek support.
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of the two-year programme.
• Willingness and ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Successful completion of security clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting regulation of nuclear licensed sites as part of the ONR specialist chemistry team.
• Engaging in chemistry aspects related to design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of reactor types and fuel cycle/waste facilities.
• Conducting inspections on nuclear licensed sites and assessing chemistry aspects of safety case submissions.
• Working on reactor chemistry to maintain coolant loops, prevent corrosion, and minimise activation products.
• Contributing to spent fuel management and chemical processes for radioactive waste treatment, immobilisation, and conditioning for storage and disposal.
• Supporting chemical processes for nuclear fuel production, including HALEU fuels.
• Building and maintaining relationships with licensees, government bodies, and international partners.
• Communicating clearly, collaborating, influencing appropriately, and making sound judgements.

Skills

Technical capability

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry (2:2)

Job description

Join the Nuclear Graduates programme to support nuclear site regulation and gain diverse sector experience over two years with leading UK nuclear organisations.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the regulation of nuclear licensed sites as part of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) specialist chemistry team.
• Engaging in chemistry aspects related to design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of various reactor types and fuel cycle/waste management facilities.
• Conducting inspections on nuclear licensed sites and assessing chemistry aspects of safety case submissions.
• Working on reactor chemistry to maintain coolant loops, prevent corrosion, and minimise radioactive activation products.
• Contributing to spent fuel management and chemical processes for radioactive waste treatment, immobilisation, and conditioning for safe storage and disposal.
• Supporting chemical processes for nuclear fuel production, including new High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuels.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with licensees, government bodies, and international partners.
• Communicating clearly, working collaboratively, influencing appropriately, and making sound judgements.

About You

The company is looking for:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Chemistry with a minimum 2:2 classification.
• Strong technical capability combined with effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment.
• Self-awareness including understanding personal limits and when to seek support.
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of the two-year programme.
• Willingness and ability to travel and relocate as required.
• Successful completion of security clearance checks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 per year.
• £5,500 individual travel budget for training and meetings.
• £3,500 flexible individual training budget.
• Access to three secondments across the UK nuclear sector.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 6 discretionary days leave for study and relocation.
• Contributory pension scheme through Energus.
• Employee Assistance Programme and DigiCare+ support.
• Membership of up to two professional institutions.
• Cycle2Work Scheme participation opportunity.
• Support from a dedicated mentor and sponsor company lead.
• Access to EnergUS Extras including wellbeing resources and employee discounts.

Training & Development

• Comprehensive, tailored professional development programme.
• Support from a dedicated Nuclear Graduates programme team including Mental Health First Aiders.
• Mentorship throughout the two-year programme.
• Opportunity to gain experience through three secondments with sponsoring organisations.

Career Progression

Support in securing a role with the sponsoring organisation or within the wider nuclear sector upon programme completion.