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As part of Astute's People Search retained service, Astute's Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with DEF UK, a leading international fire safety systems provider…
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Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with Fayat Lifting, a leading lifting and engineering specialist supporting the Hinkley Point C project, to recruit a Crane…
View roleBusiness Development Manager
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist nuclear engineering and technology organisation to recruit a Business Development Manager to support key business growth…
View roleBid Manager
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading nuclear engineering and waste management organisation to recruit a Bid Manager / Tender Manager for its…
View roleConfiguration Specialist
Astute's Contract team is partnering with a major international nuclear engineering organisation to recruit a Configuration Manager / Specialist on a 12+ month contract…
View roleSite Engineer
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading UK Civil Engineering company to recruit a Site Engineer on a 6 Month contract, or on…
View roleICT Systems Engineer
Astute's team are currently recruiting for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to provide technical and operational support across a company's ICT infrastructure, systems and…
View roleSite Manager
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist waste management organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, safety and professional development to recruit a…
View roleProject Engineer
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Project Engineer on a permanent basis, based at their offices in…
View roleSenior Cost Controller
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Senior Cost Controller for…
View roleSenior Project Manager
Astute is partnering with a global professional business specialising in programme, project, cost and commercial management, to recruit a Senior Project Manager for its…
View roleAssociate Director
Astute is partnering with a leading professional services consultancy to recruit an Associate Director for its Cambridge / East Anglia office.
View roleField Service Engineer
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a great machine tools manufacturing company to recruit a Field Service Engineer based in Brighouse.
View roleAssociate Director – Risk
Astute's Nuclear Team are recruiting an Associate or Associate Director for Risk Management on a permanent basis.
View roleProcurement Coordinator
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Procurement Coordinator on a permanent basis, based at their offices in…
View roleProject Manager
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent basis, based at their offices in…
View roleSenior EC&I Engineer
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Chorley site.
View roleSenior Waste Management Consultant
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with an industry leader in the nuclear sector, delivering projects across decommissioning, radioactive waste management and environmental restoration. They…
View roleWho We Work With: Nuclear Jobs Employers
We partner with nuclear operators, Tier 1 contractors, defence primes and specialist nuclear consultancies across new build, decommissioning, SMR development and defence nuclear programmes. Explore related roles across nuclear recruitment.
- 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
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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 Jobs
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.
New build nuclear jobsNuclear Decommissioning Jobs
Decommissioning recruitment for dismantling programmes, nuclear waste management, environmental remediation, site restoration, safety, planning, engineering and long-term nuclear clean-up projects.
Decommissioning nuclear jobsSMR Jobs
Small Modular Reactor recruitment for specialist engineers, design professionals, technical programme leaders, licensing specialists and advanced nuclear development teams.
SMR nuclear jobsDefence Nuclear & Safety Jobs
Security-cleared nuclear recruitment for defence programmes, safety case development, regulated infrastructure, nuclear assurance, technical governance and safety-critical environments.
Defence & safety nuclear jobsWhat Nuclear Candidates Say About Astute
“Casey has been extremely helpful throughout the entire recruitment process. From our first LinkedIn contact through to the initial call, she kept everything clear, focused, and professional. After just one conversation, I had a strong understanding of the role. She then submitted my CV promptly and secured me an interview the following week, followed quickly by a second-stage interview. Her…”
“Gemma has been excellent throughout the process. Her knowledge of the role was extremely helpful when researching and understanding both the company and its requirements prior to interview. She provided timely updates throughout the recruitment process, removing any uncertainty and keeping me fully informed at all times.”
“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.”
“From the first phone conversation, Rob was polite, professional and easy to deal with. He has a strong can-do attitude and nothing ever seems to be too much trouble. He is a real asset to Astute, and I am very grateful for his guidance, support and patience throughout the process.”
“Highly professional and informative throughout the entire nuclear recruitment process, ensuring clear communication at every stage while working with Aaron.”
“Adam was extremely helpful in supporting me to identify suitable job opportunities. He took a considered and professional approach throughout the recruitment process.”
“Casey has been extremely helpful throughout the entire recruitment process. From our first LinkedIn contact through to the initial call, she kept everything clear, focused, and professional. After just one conversation, I had a strong understanding of the role. She then submitted my CV promptly and secured me an interview the following week, followed quickly by a second-stage interview. Her…”
“Gemma has been excellent throughout the process. Her knowledge of the role was extremely helpful when researching and understanding both the company and its requirements prior to interview. She provided timely updates throughout the recruitment process, removing any uncertainty and keeping me fully informed at all times.”
“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.”
“From the first phone conversation, Rob was polite, professional and easy to deal with. He has a strong can-do attitude and nothing ever seems to be too much trouble. He is a real asset to Astute, and I am very grateful for his guidance, support and patience throughout the process.”
“Highly professional and informative throughout the entire nuclear recruitment process, ensuring clear communication at every stage while working with Aaron.”
“Adam was extremely helpful in supporting me to identify suitable job opportunities. He took a considered and professional approach throughout 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.
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