Nuclear jobs in United Kingdom

Do you enjoy working in safety critical industries? Do you like delivering solutions to technically complex problems? Join us as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and play a vital role in assessing the risks for our nuclear clients to help them and us to realise our low carbon energy ambitions, shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

On a typical day in this role, you might be producing a hazards assessment or authoring a complex safety case, justifying and supporting the critical decision‑making in the design, operation, and/or decommissioning of nuclear facilities. On another day you may be working to influence the client’s strategic direction to support obtaining a nuclear site licence for their innovative design, networking to develop the business pipeline within your capability or doing a technical presentation to the regulator.

This role will also give you the opportunity to work with diverse clients from defence, nuclear and nuclear new build, including innovative players from the fusion and SMR markets. You will be keen to support technical delivery of projects, address technically complex problems and present the solutions to different stakeholders. You will have the drive to deliver excellent technical work, paying attention to detail without missing out on the bigger picture.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within AtkinsRéalis, taking advantage of the global expertise to foster collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will also begin to develop and mentor junior engineers to further support our growth and improve our capability for project delivery to clients whilst strengthening your leadership skills.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To embed this for all from day one we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements (such as flexible hours, reduced working days, remote working etc.) and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where there is no fixed 9‑to‑5, no requirement for a 5‑day week, no requirement for a full‑time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Making sure you’re supported is important to us, so if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview and let’s talk about any adjustments you might need.

We have offices in Bristol, Manchester, Epsom, Derby, Sheffield and Glasgow, enabling flexibility in where the role would be based.

When you start with us, you’ll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. We provide an excellent benefits package that comprises:

• Competitive salary: £36,000 – £50,000 per annum plus additional pay in line with our performance philosophy and recognition culture.
• Double matching Company pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution).
• 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus the ability to buy an additional 15‑day holiday (or sell up to 5 days) to support your work‑life balance.
• Flexible and hybrid working including the opportunity to work abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Wellbeing – company paid flu jab, digital GP Service, and access to a wellbeing app.
• Sustainable benefits – electric vehicles and cycle‑to‑work schemes available on a salary sacrifice basis.
• Voluntary discounts portal.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Protection benefits – company paid Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Other salary sacrifice benefits.

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you’ll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com)

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residence for 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.