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Browse permanent and contract nuclear jobs across new build, SMR, defence nuclear, fusion, fuel cycle and decommissioning programmes. Astute connects radiation protection (RP) technicians, C&I engineers, safety case specialists, operations professionals, project managers and technical specialists with leading employers across civil nuclear, defence nuclear, advanced nuclear and decommissioning projects throughout the UK nuclear sector. Explore live nuclear energy jobs spanning engineering, commissioning, operations, maintenance, safety, quality, project delivery, decommissioning and next-generation nuclear technologies.
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Who We Work With in Nuclear
We partner with nuclear operators, Tier 1 contractors, defence primes and specialist nuclear consultancies across new build, decommissioning, SMR development and defence nuclear programmes.
- Civil nuclear operators and nuclear licensed sites
- EPC contractors on major new build and SMR programmes
- Defence primes supporting submarine, infrastructure and warhead programmes
- Nuclear waste management, decommissioning and remediation organisations
Nuclear markets covered
Nuclear Jobs by Specialist Area
Explore nuclear jobs across new build, decommissioning, Small Modular Reactor development, defence nuclear, safety case and regulated nuclear infrastructure programmes.
Nuclear New Build
Engineering, construction, commissioning and project management roles supporting nuclear power station development programmes, major infrastructure delivery and new build nuclear recruitment across the UK and internationally.
Nuclear Decommissioning
Decommissioning recruitment for dismantling programmes, nuclear waste management, environmental remediation, site restoration, safety, planning, engineering and long-term nuclear clean-up projects.
SMR
Small Modular Reactor recruitment for specialist engineers, design professionals, technical programme leaders, licensing specialists and advanced nuclear development teams.
Defence Nuclear & Safety
Security-cleared nuclear recruitment for defence programmes, safety case development, regulated infrastructure, nuclear assurance, technical governance and safety-critical environments.
What Nuclear Candidates Say About Astute
“Dan provided the excellent news of a job offer and clearly explained the next steps. He offered clarity on anything I was unsure about and remained engaged, professional, and positive throughout the entire recruitment process.”
“From the very first phone call, Casey demonstrated strong professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the nuclear recruitment sector. She had clearly taken the time to review my CV thoroughly and spoke confidently about both my experience and the role I applied for. Casey provided a clear and detailed overview of the position, including rates, working hours, company background, and key…”
“Gemma is exceptional — highly knowledgeable in engineering and consultancy recruitment and genuinely passionate about supporting candidates. She matched me with a role aligned to my interests, provided valuable insights and interview resources, and offered consistent support throughout the entire recruitment process.”
“I have had extensive experience working with Dan within the engineering recruitment sector. Over the years working with Dan and Astute, I have consistently had positive and professional experiences. Nothing is ever an issue, and any matters relating to contracts or process details are always clearly explained and resolved without difficulty.”
“Rob was excellent from start to finish. He understood my needs, provided reassurance during the process, and offered clear guidance throughout. He kept me updated at every stage and was very professional throughout.”
“Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of both nuclear industry client requirements and candidate capabilities, effectively aligning expectations between both parties during the recruitment process.”
“Dan provided the excellent news of a job offer and clearly explained the next steps. He offered clarity on anything I was unsure about and remained engaged, professional, and positive throughout the entire recruitment process.”
“From the very first phone call, Casey demonstrated strong professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the nuclear recruitment sector. She had clearly taken the time to review my CV thoroughly and spoke confidently about both my experience and the role I applied for. Casey provided a clear and detailed overview of the position, including rates, working hours, company background, and key…”
“Gemma is exceptional — highly knowledgeable in engineering and consultancy recruitment and genuinely passionate about supporting candidates. She matched me with a role aligned to my interests, provided valuable insights and interview resources, and offered consistent support throughout the entire recruitment process.”
“I have had extensive experience working with Dan within the engineering recruitment sector. Over the years working with Dan and Astute, I have consistently had positive and professional experiences. Nothing is ever an issue, and any matters relating to contracts or process details are always clearly explained and resolved without difficulty.”
“Rob was excellent from start to finish. He understood my needs, provided reassurance during the process, and offered clear guidance throughout. He kept me updated at every stage and was very professional throughout.”
“Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of both nuclear industry client requirements and candidate capabilities, effectively aligning expectations between both parties during the recruitment process.”
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Astute recruits for nuclear operations, radiation protection, engineering, design, project management, quality, safety case, licensing, commissioning and decommissioning roles across civil, defence and advanced nuclear programmes.
Yes. Astute recruits across civil nuclear operators, new build projects, decommissioning programmes, SMR development and defence nuclear programmes including submarines and infrastructure.
Some nuclear jobs require security clearance depending on the employer, site and project type. Astute can advise on role-specific requirements during the application process.
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