National Nuclear Laboratory

Current Vacancies

2027 Graduate Scheme Opportunities

UKNNL are recruiting the following roles for our 2027 graduate intake. If you have graduated or will be graduating in 2027 with a 2:1 degree or higher then please apply to the appropriate role using the links below.

The closing date for all roles is the 1st December 2026. Please only apply to a role if you have the relevant degree discipline and where you can meet the necessary security clearance requirements. If you are unsure of whether your discipline matches our graduate roles or your eligibility for security clearance, please email us at earlycareers@uknnl.com.

Process Design Engineering

Engineering is a fundamental part of what we do at UKNNL. You will support the delivery of a varied portfolio of Process Engineering tasks and projects, from ensuring that UKNNL facilities remain operational (asset care design work) through to the delivery of new build projects, supporting the R&D requirements of both internal R&D and that of our external customers and government strategic planning.

You will have a degree in Chemical engineering to be eligible for this role.

To apply click here.

EC&I Design Engineering

Our engineers solve real-world problems. You will support the delivery of engineering design packages at our Sellafield site to the required time, cost and quality. You will provide skilled engineering support to a varied portfolio of engineering tasks, both desk based and hands-on, within projects ensuring the team continues to deliver for UKNNL’s internal and external customers.

You will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic engineering to be eligible for this role.

To apply click here.

Information Security

In this important, and sometimes fast-moving role, you play a part in empowering and enabling UKNNL to successfully create value with acceptable levels of information security, data privacy and cyber resilience. Our CISO function sets the standards for security in the business. You will be involved with risk assessment activities, identify and introduce security requirements in key business operations and support security related education across UKNNL.

You will have a degree in any degree subject to be eligible for this role.

To apply click here.