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newcleo is a clean and safe nuclear technology company. Privately funded and headquartered in London, UK, newcleo was launched in 2021 to be a disruptor in the field of nuclear energy. Its mission is to generate safe, clean, economic and inexhaustible energy for the world, through a radically innovative combination of existing, accessible technologies.
With visionary co-founders, newcleo capitalises on thirty years of R&D activity in metal-cooled fast reactors and liquid-lead cooling systems, and our senior management and advisory team can boast hundreds of years in cumulative hands-on experience.
Want to know more about our pioneering Gen IV nuclear technology? Read more about what we do here.
The role
This is an exciting chance to join a research-focused, innovative, and truly international Science and Engineering team, where you can create your own development plan supported by your mentor. The following are example of areas in which you may have the opportunity to work:
- Mixed oxide fuel programme
- Lead-cooled fast reactor research and design
- Project development and consents
- Licensing and assurance
- Safety case development
- Supply chain management
With placements across multiple projects, you will gain skills, experience, and the confidence to take on a leading role. This programme will allow real contributions to newcleo’s mission in several ways, where you may be required to manage technical projects, support project management activities (e.g., reporting, cost control, risk management, deliverables tracking), produce technical documents, support procurement and contract management activities, assess compliance with UK requirements and engage with a range of external stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
You will spend 18 to 24 months developing yourself within our community of energy innovators supporting our exciting projects. You will be joining newcleo at an exciting time for our team as well as the wider nuclear industry, with a real collaborative, vibrant and fast-paced environment.
This will include the opportunity to experience placements across our diverse, interesting projects in the UK, Italy, and France, working on our innovative Generation IV lead-cooled fast reactor technology and mixed oxide fuel manufacturing capability.
Our graduate programme is designed to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The programme is focused on providing participants with exposure to a range of departments and responsibilities, with a view to preparing them for future leadership roles within the organisation.
As a participant in the programme, you will work closely with senior professionals to contribute to newcleo’s mission. Through our projects, you may be involved in the research, analysis, design, management, strategic planning, commercial management, and implementation of our various projects, including the development of our led-cooled fast reactor designs. You will have the opportunity to work with different teams to gain a broad understanding of our operations, culture, and values. You will work towards professional institute registration; mentored and supported by our experienced professionals.
Successful candidates will have a strong academic background in relevant fields such as Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields. They should possess excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
This programme offers a unique opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience in an exciting organisation. This is a chance for you to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment, with the goal of building a long-term career within the organisation.
Commercial
You will work as part of the newcleo Supply Chain team and will work closely with the Project Delivery team in the UK leveraging the talents and capabilities of our people across Europe to ensure alignment of procurement and contract management activities and approach.
Project Management
You will have the opportunity work as part of the PMO Team (which covers Programme and Project Controls including Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management and Reporting) and/or supporting Project Delivery in a project management role helping to manage and deliver newcleo’s projects.
What you will need
2:1 degree or above in a STEM subject such as Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related fields. The following are preferred disciplines, though others will be considered:
- Project Management or Construction Management
- Commercial Management: Quantity Surveying, Business Management, Commercial/Cost Management
In addition, we are looking for individuals with the following characteristics:
- A technical background, with a passion for the newcleo mission.
- Ability to adapt to a collaborative start-up environment, including internationally.
- Embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything you do.
- A questioning and curious attitude, with ability to take on challenging technical problems.
- Flexibility to explore placement opportunities and manage own personal development.
Location: Gloucester or Manchester, with travel opportunities in the UK and overseas.
Benefits
- Structured salary increases during graduate programme.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Potential opportunities for placements in our Turin or Lyon offices.
- Support to your development (e.g., training and professional memberships).
- Private medical insurance.
- Access to employee benefit programme (e.g., cycle to work).
Selection process
Initial application with CV, cover letter and screening questions (closes March 2024) followed by selection interview (Spring 2024) and assessment (Summer 2024).
