Overview
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One Programme, Two Years, Three Secondments, Endless Opportunities. There has never been a more exciting time to join the nuclear sector. From energy generation to waste management, transport through to decommissioning, the Nuclear Graduates programme provides you with the opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest challenges facing our society. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has brought together leading businesses and organisations to create the award winning and professionally accredited Nuclear Graduates programme. The sponsoring companies for the 2026 cohort are: Rolls-Royce, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the Ministry of Defence - Defence Nuclear Enterprise, Great British Energy - Nuclear, and the Environment Agency.
Whether your passion lies within science, engineering or business, Nuclear Graduates will ensure that over two years you will gain an invaluable insight into the breadth of the UK's nuclear sector, giving you the opportunity to contribute to innovative designs, systems, products, and services. As a Nuclear Graduate sponsored by ONR, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the UK's nuclear industry. ONR's mission is to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations.
Responsibilities / Role focus
The Nuclear Liabilities Regulation (NLR) specialism is ONR's subject matter expert group responsible for leading regulation in the following areas:
* The management of radioactive waste and radioactive materials, spent nuclear fuel and other nuclear materials
* The decommissioning of nuclear installations
* The management of radioactively contaminated land on nuclear sites
* Clean-up of nuclear sites to achieve a site end state suitable for delicensing and release from regulatory control
NLR inspectors undertake work across all stages of the nuclear lifecycle (including new build and operations). They may undertake strategic work with national and international bodies, such as supporting government to meet obligations in international conventions.
We are looking for individuals who display strong interpersonal skills alongside technical competencies. The role requires building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including licensees, government bodies, and international partners. The ability to influence, make sound judgements, communicate effectively, work in a team, and demonstrate self-awareness of limits is important.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from individuals with a degree (BSc or MSc) in the following subjects:
* Environmental Sciences
* Earth Sciences / Geology
* Chemistry
* Physics
* BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering
* Maths or other relevant STEM subjects
If you're passionate about safety in the nuclear sector and thrive in technical and collaborative environments, you are encouraged to apply.
Throughout the two-year programme you will be employed by Energus and supported by an industry-leading sponsoring organisation. At the end of the programme, you will be supported in securing a role with your sponsoring organisation or within the wider nuclear sector.
Entry requirements
* A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject
* The right to work for the duration of the 2-year programme (offers conditional upon right-to-work checks)
* Successful completion of security clearance checks
* Willingness and ability to travel and relocate; Energus head office is in Workington, Cumbria, but role locations will vary by sponsor
Start date: September 2026.
Recruitment stages
* Online application form – complete all required sections
* Psychometric assessment (Neurosight) sent via email
* Online interview – 20-30 minutes with sponsoring organisations
* Assessment centre – face-to-face with activities and information about the industry
* Offer – outcomes issued within two weeks after assessment centres; onboarding and security paperwork prior to September 2026 start
* Onboarding – welcome sessions and group introductions before start
Face-to-face assessment centres will take place in early 2026. If you are unable to attend an assessment centre, you may be unable to complete the selection process. Check emails regularly for invites and updates. Closing date: Friday 14 November 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. We reserve the right to close a role early if we receive sufficient applications. Only one Nuclear Graduates application is required.
Company benefits
* Salary £30,000 per year
* £5,500 individual travel budget (for training and meetings)
* £3,500 flexible individual training budget
* Access to three secondments across the UK nuclear sector
* Dedicated development support and sponsor company lead
* Mentor assigned at start and throughout the programme
* Comprehensive professional development program
* Support from Nuclear Graduates team, Mental Health First Aiders
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 6 discretionary days for study and relocation
* Energus contributory pension scheme
* Energus Employee Assistance Programme and DigiCare+
* EnergUS Extras – wellbeing resources and employee discounts
* Membership of up to 2 professional institutions
* 24/7 independent employee assistance service
* Cycle2Work scheme
As proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, Energus aims to create a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or health condition and require reasonable adjustments, please contact us. We commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will prioritise those whose skills and experience most closely match the role in the event of high application volume.
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Note: This description reflects the information provided in the original posting. Referrals and location-specific details may appear in the original listing but are not essential to the role description.
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