nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Over; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design company in the UK seeks candidates for a Level 6 apprenticeship. This program combines on-the-job training with practical skills development in the nuclear sector. Successful apprentices will gain professional qualifications and earn a competitive salary of £26,208 per year while learning from experienced mentors. The role is designed to foster essential skills in engineering and project management, supporting sustainable infrastructure.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Two paid annual volunteer days

Professional training in nuclear engineering

Qualifications

• GCSE and A Level qualifications including Maths and English.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a technical nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills across a wide range of exciting projects.
• Learn and use relevant design software and technology.
• Understand and learn digital skills for modern technology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Information technology skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem‑solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Logical reasoning

Team working abilities

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 Maths (grade B)

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.

When you join us, you’ll be helping to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of over 36,000 employees speaks more than 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents.

Responsibilities

• Develop your skills across a wide range of exciting projects.
• Learn and use relevant design software and technology.
• Attend client meetings and assist in building key client relationships.
• Understand and learn digital skills to help us harness technology in new ways.
• Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, promoting Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and Risk Management principles.
• Apply 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 material selection, that meet nuclear industry standards.
• Work towards industry standards for nuclear professional practice and, upon completion, earn a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree accredited by the Engineering or Science Council.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade C/4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)
• A Level in any subject (grade C)
• A Level Maths (grade B)
• Excellent communication skills
• Information technology skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical reasoning
• Team working abilities
• Creative thinking
• Initiative

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £26,208 per year.
• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Two paid annual volunteer days.
• Professional training: Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) Level 6.

Employment Details

• Start date: Monday 7 September 2026.
• Duration: 5 years.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible timings). Shifts to be confirmed.