Opening in Autumn | NDA group graduate programme 2027 | Register your interest

Say hello to the NDA group graduate programme

Graduates are fundamental to our future. Our programme focuses on supporting talented and ambitious graduates to build a first-class foundation for a rewarding career in the nuclear sector.

Our graduate programme covers all aspects of nuclear decommissioning, from the breaking down of nuclear reactors, to the safe transport and treatment of waste, to the restoration of sites for new purposes.

Our NDA group graduate programme will be recruiting for the 2027 cohort throughout the autumn and winter of 2026-27.

Register your interest here to be alerted when applications go live.

What is the programme?

• 2 years, two 12-month long secondments within the NDA group.
• Training and mentorship to help you grow professionally.
• An annual salary of £32,000.
• Disciplines including (but not limited to):

• Business Improvement
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Commercial: Supply Chain & Logistics
• Digital, Data, and Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Finance, Audit, and Risk
• Human Resources
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Project and Programme Controls
• Radiological Protection
• Safety Case
• Sustainability

Why us?

Throughout your two-year journey on the NDA group graduates programme, you will be employed by Energus and complete two 12-month secondments within the NDA group (please note the programme is three years for Finance, Audit, and Risk graduates and secondment lengths will vary).

At the end of the programme, we will support you to secure a role within the NDA group or within the wider nuclear sector.

Benefits whilst on the programme are:

• Annual salary of £32,000
• A comprehensive, tailored programme of professional development worth £9,900 which includes Membership of up to 2 professional institutions
• A robust support network which includes dedicated mentor, a company lead, access to our graduate and employee networks and a pastoral care professional
• Generously funded travel & subsistence to support with travel to training and events
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional discretionary days leave

As well as membership of Energus’ Contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Aviva DigiCare+ (to help you take control of your health and wellbeing) and our Cycle2Work Scheme

To be considered for a place on our prestigious programmes, you will need

• A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject
• The right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
• To be willing and able to travel and relocate to any of the offices/sites that host secondments for your chosen programme. Secondments are organised to maximise your development and are aligned to business needs.
• To show that you personify our group values of Respect, Openness, Collaboration, Performance, & Creativity

Any offers will be conditional upon you providing proof of your right to work and passing security clearance and vetting checks

Individuals holding National Security Vetting (NSV) have several key responsibilities, primarily revolving around maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and reporting any potential security concerns. They must ensure their clearance remains valid, promptly report any changes in their circumstances that might affect their clearance, and adhere to local security protocols. You can learn more about your security obligations here: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Funited-kingdom-security-vetting-existing-clearance-holders&data=05%7C02%7CKaysha.Corfield%40nda.gov.uk%7C482a2e248de748f4e97708ddc3a7c29a%7Cee032e7f73e4457aa0c4cfbe17e33ceb%7C0%7C0%7C638881847483849752%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsI