nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer

AtkinsRéalis; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and nuclear organization in the UK offers a Level 6 apprenticeship for aspiring nuclear scientists and engineers. The position emphasizes real project work, development of practical skills, and mentorship. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, A Levels, and will earn a competitive salary of £26,208 annually. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave and a supportive training environment.

Benefits

Annual leave: 33 days, including bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in a range of exciting projects.
• Learn and use relevant design software and technology.
• Assist in building key client relationships.
• Understand and learn digital skills.
• Work competently in a technical nuclear environment.
• Apply science or engineering knowledge in technologies used for decommissioning.
• Accurately observe and draw conclusions from data.
• Apply design processes meeting nuclear industry standards.
• Apply standards for nuclear professional practice.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creative thinking

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)

A Level in any subject (grade C)

A Level in Maths or Physics (grade B)

Bachelor's (Honours) degree qualification (level 6)

Job description

Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on‑the‑job learning and practical skills development, you'll work towards your professional qualification. From day one, you'll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating a meaningful impact on the world around us. You'll be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework. Not only will you gain valuable on‑the‑job experience and work towards professional qualifications, but you'll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We're proud to pay the Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects.
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology.
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships.
• Understanding and learning digital skills to help us harness technology in new ways.
• Receive support from mentors as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation.
• Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
• Apply your science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), waste management, reprocessing, and nuclear power generation.
• Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
• Apply design processes including materials selection that meet nuclear industry standards.
• Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.

Educational Requirements

• GCSE in English (grade C/4) and Maths (grade C/4).
• A Level in any subject (grade C).
• A Level in any subject (grade C).
• A Level in Maths or Physics (grade B).
• On completion of the apprenticeship, the nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer will hold a Bachelor's (Honours) degree qualification (at level 6), accredited by the constituent bodies of the Engineering or Science Council.

Key Skills

• Communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Logical thinking.
• Team working.
• Creative thinking.
• Initiative.

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. We help to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of 36,000+ employees speaks over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents.

Benefits and Compensation

£26,208 a year

Annual leave: 33 days, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and two paid annual volunteer days.

Contract Details

• Training course: Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6).
• Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible timings). Shifts to be confirmed.
• Hours per week: 40 hours.
• Start date: Monday 7 September 2026.
• Duration: 5 years.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our standard application portal.