Nuclear Safety Engineer

GradBay; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GradBay is listing a Nuclear Safeguards Graduate opportunity with the UK’s independent nuclear regulator. You will contribute to compliance with safeguards regulations and meaningful international commitments while applying technical knowledge and strong communication in a role with national and international significance.

As part of the programme you will work alongside experienced specialists, assess regulatory compliance, engage with operators and government bodies, and communicate complex

Qualifications

• Must have been resident in the UK for the last five years.
• Must have the right to work in the UK throughout the programme with no visa sponsorship.
• Hold a BSc or MSc in a relevant STEM subject, security or political science.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with regulations requiring operators to account for and control qualifying nuclear material.
• Understand the UK system for accounting for and controlling nuclear material.
• Support IAEA safeguards verification activities in the UK.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Influence and persuade

Sound judgement

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Education

BSc or MSc in STEM, security or political science

Job description

All applicants must have been residing in the UK for the last five years and have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Visa sponsorship is not available.

You must hold a BSc or MSc in a relevant STEM subject, security or political science.

Help protect the peaceful use of nuclear materials

Start your career in nuclear safeguards through a graduate opportunity supporting the UK’s independent nuclear regulator.

Safeguards are measures used to verify that nuclear materials from civil nuclear programmes are used for peaceful purposes, in line with international obligations.

As a Nuclear Safeguards Graduate, you will contribute to work that supports compliance with domestic safeguards regulations and helps the UK meet its international commitments. This is an opportunity to combine technical knowledge, sound judgement and strong communication skills in work with national and international significance.

What you could be doing

Working alongside experienced specialists, you could support:

• Assessing compliance with regulations requiring operators to account for and control qualifying nuclear material.
• The UK’s system for accounting for and controlling nuclear material.
• International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards verification activities in the UK.
• Engagement with nuclear site operators, government bodies and international partners.
• Communicating technical information clearly and contributing to evidence-based judgements.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from graduates with a BSc or MSc in:

• Any relevant STEM subject, including science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Security or political science.

Alongside your academic background, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Clear communication, including explaining complex information to different audiences.
• The ability to influence and persuade constructively.
• Sound judgement when considering evidence and making decisions.
• Effective teamwork across technical and professional disciplines.
• Self‑awareness, including recognising the limits of your knowledge and knowing when to seek guidance.

Why apply?

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys analytical work, is interested in nuclear regulation and international obligations, and wants to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will contribute to the responsible management of nuclear materials while developing your understanding of the technical and regulatory work that underpins the UK’s safeguards commitments.

Before applying

Please ensure you meet these essential requirements:

• You have been residing in the UK for the last five years.
• You have the right to work in the UK throughout the programme without requiring visa sponsorship.
• You hold a BSc or MSc in a relevant STEM subject, security or political science.