Nuclear Safety Case Engineering Graduate Programme
// Role Summary
Join our Nuclear Safety Case Engineering Graduate Programme and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the UK's critical nuclear operations. This two-year programme offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in safety case authoring, hazard analysis, and compliance reviews.
- Gain experience in risk identification, management, and ALARP principles.
- Receive structured support, mentorship, and training for professional development.
- Opportunity to progress to a permanent Safety Case Engineer or Consultant role.
- Work on a variety of projects, from decommissioning to clean energy solutions.
// Role Specification
About the Programme
As a Graduate Nuclear Safety Case Engineer within Cavendish Nuclear, you will contribute to the safety and security of the UK's critical nuclear operations. This programme focuses on developing robust safety cases, essential for our projects. You will gain practical experience in identifying and managing potential risks, supporting hazard studies, contributing to safety reviews, and producing technical assessments for safe nuclear work.
You will learn to develop and maintain safety documentation, ensuring risks are reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). Throughout the programme, you will collaborate with experienced engineers, safety specialists, and radiation protection experts, who will provide invaluable support for your learning and development. Cavendish Nuclear offers involvement in a wide range of impactful projects, including the decommissioning of legacy nuclear sites and support for future clean energy solutions. This role is an excellent opportunity to build expertise, grow your career, and make a significant contribution to protecting people, the environment, and the future of nuclear energy.
Programme Structure
This two-year programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of safety case development. You will undertake placements covering safety case authoring, hazard analysis, compliance reviews, and environmental safety. Upon completion, you will have a strong foundation in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety case development, preparing you for the next stage of your career.
Development and Support
From the outset, you will receive structured support, personalized training, and dedicated mentorship. You will join our Graduate Development Programme, which includes expert-led masterclasses on essential professional skills. We offer full guidance and cover all associated fees to support your journey towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Career Progression
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will transition into a permanent role as a Safety Case Engineer or Consultant within our Nuclear sector. Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, and delivering safety justifications for complex defence and civil nuclear projects. Continuous development is encouraged, with support for progression into senior roles and increased responsibility, guided by the Babcock Role Framework which outlines clear career pathways and development opportunities.
Location
Places are available in our Cavendish Nuclear business in Warrington. While agile working is supported, you will be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. Upon programme completion, you will continue to be based in Warrington. You will gain direct experience in developing safety cases, conducting hazard assessments, and working with regulators to ensure operations are safe, compliant, and efficient, supporting both nuclear legacy clean-up and new low-carbon energy projects.
Requirements
Applicants should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in an Engineering, Science, or Maths subject. A postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or MEng in Nuclear Science is particularly valuable. This programme requires you to be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.