Nuclear Safety Risk Analyst (Placement Year)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE in Aldermaston offers an office-based placement focused on risk assessment and safety analysis. You will explore hazards, model accident scenarios and contribute to safety cases.

You should be working towards a STEM degree, aiming for a 2:2 by August 2027 with graduation planned for 2029 or 2030. UK nationals eligible for DV security clearance; on-site pattern with no guaranteed work-from-home.

Qualifications

• Working toward a STEM-related degree with a minimum 2:2 by August 2027.
• UK national, DV clearance eligibility required.
• Office-based placement at Aldermaston; no guaranteed remote work.

Responsibilities

• Risk and hazard assessment support across major hazards.
• Model potential accidents and identify controls.
• Contribute to safety case development and reporting.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, regulators across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical curiosity

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree (working towards)

Job description

AWE in Aldermaston offers an office-based placement focused on risk assessment and safety analysis. You will explore hazards, model accident scenarios and contribute to safety cases.

You should be working towards a STEM degree, aiming for a 2:2 by August 2027 with graduation planned for 2029 or 2030. UK nationals eligible for DV security clearance; on-site pattern with no guaranteed work-from-home.