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Crane Engineer
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading lifting and engineering specialist to recruit a Crane Service Engineer for its Teesside branch.
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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 an Appointed…
View roleCivil Structrual Engineer
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading engineering organisation to recruit a Civil & Structural Engineer to support an established site team on…
View roleSenior Radiological Assessor
Astute's Nuclear team is working with a leading organisation in the nuclear sector to recruit a Senior Radiological Assessor to join their growing team,…
View roleSenior Quality Engineer
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a high-integrity health and nuclear manufacturing business, to recruit a Senior Quality Engineer and Assurance Inspector for its…
View roleContract Manager
Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with an award winning and still growing construction company who are committed to their employee's development, to recruit a…
View roleLifting Inspection Technician
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a Teeside-based specialist providing crane servicing, maintenance, inspections and lifting compliance to industrial clients across the UK.
View roleSupplier Quality and Development Engineer
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer for its Bath site.
View roleMechanical Research Engineer
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and technology organisation specialising in complex maritime and defence systems to recruit a Mechanical Research…
View roleManufacturing Engineer
Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer for their facility in Cranfield.…
View roleSystems Engineering Consultant
Astute's Nuclear Team is proud to be partnering with a specialist Engineering Consultancy to recruit a Systems Engineer to support major civil nuclear and…
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.
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“Adam took the time to listen carefully to my work history and future requirements. He also involved colleagues with relevant contacts in companies closer to my location, which resulted in an interview that I will be attending soon. A very supportive and proactive approach throughout the recruitment process.”
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“She was consistently positive and supportive throughout the recruitment process and continued to offer support even after I started the role. Her professional communication style and tone made the experience very reassuring.”
“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.”
“I have worked with several recruiters, but Gemma has been the best I have communicated with. She provided detailed information about the role in a highly professional manner and sent comprehensive interview preparation materials. She responded quickly to all communication and was consistently supportive throughout the process. Hopefully I am successful, as her hard work has been exceptional.”
“Adam took the time to listen carefully to my work history and future requirements. He also involved colleagues with relevant contacts in companies closer to my location, which resulted in an interview that I will be attending soon. A very supportive and proactive approach throughout the recruitment process.”
“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.”
“By far one of the best recruitment experiences I have had, with a genuinely personal touch from Solin. Highly supportive, helpful beyond expectations, and highly recommended.”
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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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