Chemical Engineering - Nuclear Graduates 2026
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Overview: The Nuclear Graduates programme provides two years of development with three secondments across leading nuclear organisations, focusing on science, engineering or business within the UK nuclear sector.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking process design and analysis for chemical plants and processes, including design development and application of analytical methods.
* Application of chemical process safety tools and techniques.
* Support to troubleshooting of chemical process operation.
* Developing outlines, concepts, schemes and detailed process designs to meet facility, product manufacturing and/or operational requirements.
* Assess process designs by developing and testing process simulation models (mass-energy balances, flow-sheeting and advanced process modelling).
* Collaborating with process chemists, controls engineers and operations engineers to optimise production and operations.
* Supporting operational teams in process troubleshooting, optimisation, defect rectification and risk assessment.
Qualifications
* A minimum of a 2:2 in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent relevant degree.
* Graduates who demonstrate safety focus, diligence, attention to detail and high technical rigour are preferred.
* Right to work for the duration of the 2-year programme; security clearance suitability; willingness to travel and relocate.
Entry requirements
* A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject.
* Candidates must have the right to work for the duration of the 2-year programme. Any offers will be conditional on satisfactory right to work checks.
* Successful completion of security clearance checks.
* Applicants must be willing and able to travel and relocate. Energus head office is based in Workington, Cumbria; role locations vary by sponsor location.
Start date
September 2026.
Recruitment process
* 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 activities and industry insights.
* Offer: outcomes issued within two weeks after assessment centres.
* Onboarding: preparation and security paperwork ahead of the programme start.
Closing date
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.
Benefits
* Salary £30,000 per year
* Travel budget and training budget allowances
* Three secondments across the UK nuclear sector
* Professional development and support from a dedicated team
* Mentor support and sponsor company lead
* Discretionary and annual leave allowances
* Pension scheme and employee assistance programmes
* Cycle2Work scheme and professional institution memberships
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Professional Training and Coaching
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We aim to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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