Year in Industry- Nuclear Safety

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Year in Industry Placement - Nuclear Safety Assessment Specialist Salary £24,500 per annum plus benefits Location Aldermaston, near Reading, Berkshire; onsite. NOT A LAB BASED ROLE Contract 12 months Start date 2 August 2027 Working pattern Full time, 9-day working fortnight About AWE We are a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. Our work supports the UK's independent nuclear deterrent and extends into vital areas including counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring and the development of world-class nuclear science expertise. At AWE, you will find purpose, growth and the opportunity to learn from specialists while contributing to work that protects lives and strengthens national security. Role purpose As an undergraduate Nuclear Safety Assessment Specialist, you will work as part of a team that assesses the risks and consequences of design, engineering and operational failures. You will help model accident scenarios, identify controls and support the evidence needed to demonstrate that hazards are appropriately managed. The role may provide experience across the project lifecycle, including new facility design, major modifications, production, research and development, and decommissioning. You will also develop an understanding of how AWE works with its regulators. Key activities Support the analysis and assessment of nuclear, radiological, chemical, explosives and other major hazards associated with facilities, plant, equipment or products. Contribute to the development and review of safety assessments, justifications and safety cases in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE requirements. Develop an understanding of current health and safety legislation, the Office for Nu