Nuclear Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering solutions seeks an Entry-level Nuclear Engineer in the UK to support various nuclear projects. This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and a competitive salary. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and relevant experience in the nuclear sector. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday plus the option to buy 5 days

Welcoming work culture

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Targeted professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in civil or defence nuclear infrastructure.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.
• Basic understanding of project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support UK nuclear reactors and decommissioning projects.
• Develop safety cases for nuclear facilities.
• Contribute to UK fusion program support.

Skills

Autonomous operation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Desire to develop in nuclear

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry

Job description

Title: Nuclear Engineer

Salary range: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Leatherhead, Burton, or Manchester

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid – time split between office, client sites, and working from home

Closing date: 31st December 2025 (early applications encouraged)

Frazer‑Nash Consultancy delivers high‑quality engineering solutions, including in the nuclear industry. We are seeking early‑career professionals to support projects across the entire lifecycle of nuclear facilities, from design and construction to decommissioning and waste management.

Projects You Could Work On

• Support to the UK's operating fleet of nuclear reactors, keeping them operating or preparing for defueling and decommissioning.
• Supporting the next generation of nuclear reactors – SMRs and AMRs.
• A variety of decommissioning and waste management projects at Sellafield, Dounreay, NRS sites and the rest of the NDA estate, or involvement in the development of the UK Geological Disposal Facility.
• Developing safety cases in support of our civil and defence nuclear facility clients, including nuclear production, fuel handling and transport, facility operations safety and decommissioning.
• Supporting the UK fusion program.
• Support to the current and future UK submarine fleet.
• Conducting periodic review of safety of nuclear facilities.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics, Chemistry (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable 2–4 years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience.
• Ability to operate autonomously or as part of a team.
• Solid communication and organisational skills.
• A desire to develop and grow capabilities in nuclear.
• A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites.

Desirable Requirements

• Project Management: basic understanding of project management.
• Regulatory Compliance: awareness of local, national, international regulations governing nuclear sites.
• Systems Engineering: understanding of integrating engineering disciplines.
• Safety Case: awareness of nuclear safety cases and their production.
• Nuclear Engineering: awareness of nuclear physics, reactor operations, and fuel management.
• Radiological Safety: awareness of radiological protection and legal obligations.
• Environmental Engineering: basic skills in assessing and mitigating environmental impacts, waste management, exotic wastes, site remediation.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy UK National Security Vetting clearance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy 5 days
• A welcoming work culture
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services