Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineer/ Consultant
 
Graduate Engineer (Nuclear)
We are looking for talented newly graduated engineers who are passionate about the Nuclear Industry and driven to work and learn valuable engineering and consultancy skills. This position is for a graduate-level Engineer to work and provide support to engineers/consultants in our
Warrington Risk and Safety Team (WRST).
 
About us
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is significant.  Formed in 2001, Risktec has grown consistently, establishing offices across the UK and internationally, and we firmly believe a contributing factor to this growth, and what differentiates us in the marketplace, are our values and culture, our approach, independence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Our people are high-calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients’ expectations, and this is reflected in our exceptionally high client satisfaction feedback. Further information is available at (url removed).
 
The Role
The successful applicant will be based in our Warrington office and will support our consultants on different projects, mainly across civil nuclear and defence sectors. The graduate engineer will be mentored and managed by experienced Risktec consultants and will become part of an energetic expanding team.  The candidate will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects in a supportive, progressive environment.
 
The following key skills are required to undertake the role in support of the WRST:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Capable of supporting a variety of challenging projects for different clients within the nuclear industry, but also across other sectors if desired.
Analysis of data with the ability to develop conclusions. 
Disciplines Considered
The role would suit graduates in STEM subjects (e.g. BEng or BSc), particularly graduates with relevant knowledge, including Nuclear Operations/Engineering. Some STEM disciplines considered are the following:

Nuclear or other relevant Engineering such as: Civil and Structural; Electrical & Electronic; Mechanical; Chemical, etc.
Other engineering such as: Materials Science & Engineering; Environmental Science & Engineering
Nuclear Sciences
Physics (reactor or nuclear physics background most desirable)
Chemistry
Computer Science & Data Science
Health Physics & Medical Physics 
Candidates who are due to graduate, and candidates who have been graduated for over 1 year and have relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
 
Security Clearance Checks
Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must have a suitable background that will allow them to achieve UK security clearance (please note that this is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non-UK nationals, and you will be subject to a screening process prior to the interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria).
 
By applying for this role, you will be agreeing to undertake an initial security clearance screening and will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility for security clearance. 
 
Salary Package
A competitive package is offered with benefits, including:

An established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression.
33 days’ annual leave (including public holidays).
Flexible working, including hybrid working.
Company-wide, inclusive profit share scheme.
Private medical insurance.
Life insurance.
Up to 7.5% contribution into a pension scheme.
Payment of subscription fees for membership of one professional body. 
What our Graduates say:
“Joining the Warrington Nuclear team has not only provided me the opportunity to work with experts in the field but also the chance to visit operational nuclear plants, meet engineers and perform site walk-downs, learning from the engineers who manage the plant. This has kickstarted my career in Nuclear, where your work assesses live systems.”
 
How to Apply
If you feel you have the ability, aptitude, and ambition to join us, please send your CV and cover letter including your achievements and background stating why you are a strong fit for this role to The Risktec Resource Team