Key Takeaways
- Graduate Nuclear Safety Case Engineer role within AECOM's Nuclear Team.
- Requires an Honours (2:1 or above) or Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
- Focuses on supporting nuclear safety case delivery and development in the UK nuclear industry.
- Offers a 2-year graduate development programme (ADVANCE) with mentorship and professional development support.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is essential; visa sponsorship is not provided.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Graduate Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to join their Nuclear Safety Case Discipline, with a start date from June 2027 onwards.
About the Team
The AECOM Nuclear Team provides consultancy services to the nuclear industry, covering new build, operational facilities, and decommissioning. They support new nuclear power stations, civil and defence nuclear projects, and provide ongoing support for operational facilities. They also assist with decommissioning projects, including waste storage and disposal facilities.
What You'll Do
As a Graduate Nuclear Safety Case Engineer, you will be part of a team and mentored by an experienced engineer while working on live projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Management:
- Acting as a nuclear safety case assistant for AECOM's Civil and Defence nuclear portfolios.
- Supporting the maintenance of resource competence (SQEP).
Technical Delivery:
- Assisting in winning work related to nuclear safety.
- Supporting the delivery of safety cases on projects.
- Helping to maintain client relationships to ensure technical delivery is accurate.
Development & Knowledge Sharing:
- Supporting the development of nuclear safety training and contributing to knowledge sharing initiatives.
- Staying informed about new developments and requirements to recommend best practices.
Benefits
AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, including:
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Technical practice networks.
- AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
- On-the-job support for technical competencies in nuclear safety case and consultancy skills, including mentorship from a senior team member.
- Access to learning through approved training schemes.
- Support with membership and chartership applications to professional institutions.
Graduate Development Programme (ADVANCE)
This 2-year programme includes instructor-led training, interactive activities, and an online curriculum via AECOM University. It aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and supports professional development ambitions, including chartership with bodies like the IET or Nuclear Institute.
Qualifications
- Honours (2:1 or above) or Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
- Ability to research and apply findings to real-world situations.
- Demonstrable interest in Nuclear Engineering and a career in this industry.
- Commitment to continued education and improvement.
- Willingness to work towards chartership with a professional body.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively, both independently and collaboratively.
- Effective communication skills for internal and external clients.
- Competent user of Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Ability to meet BPSS and appropriate security clearance requirements.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
- A covering letter and academic grades (predicted and/or obtained) must be included.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.
- Offers of employment are subject to security vetting and clearance.
- Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is mandatory.