Graduates
Your future. Engineered with Purpose.
Whether you’re into engineering, science, business, or project management, at Cavendish Nuclear you’ll be part of something bigger. Across clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning, your work will contribute to projects that are critical to energy security and national protection.
Together, we’ll build a future that lasts – not just through the impact you’ll make, but by helping you connect the dots between a meaningful and long-term career that respects your work/life balance.
Join us and create a safe and secure world, together.
Graduate development and support
Our Graduate Programme is designed to support your growth and success. From day one, you’ll be enrolled in our Graduate Development Programme, where you’ll benefit from masterclasses held by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds.
These sessions cover vital areas like mental and physical wellbeing, resilience, personal branding, communication, digital wellbeing, and goal setting.
Beyond these valuable learning experiences, you’ll have the support of a dedicated mentor, peer guidance, and resources from our Emerging Talent team to help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Our principles
Our principles put people at the core of everything we do; they guide how we all work together and create the foundation for how we behave as individuals and as a team.
So, no matter your role in the business or location around the world, from the frontline to the Board, we’re all on the same page and working together in the same way.
“My role is vital for ensuring energy security. My work focuses on cleaning up the nuclear legacy and building a future where nuclear power plays a vital role in protecting our nation, securing energy supply, and meeting net zero commitments.
I support the decommissioning of old nuclear facilities and oversee the safe operation and construction of new plants. By ensuring responsible waste management, maintaining strict safety standards and preparing for future advancements, I am helping make our net-zero ambitions a reality.”
“I joined Cavendish Nuclear because I wanted to be part of creating sustainable energy solutions and protecting the environment.
In my waste and environmental management role, I make sure nuclear by products are safely disposed of, which is crucial for keeping public trust and following regulations. By managing nuclear waste efficiently, I help keep nuclear power a stable and reliable energy source, enhancing our overall energy security.”
“From the very start, I felt trusted and empowered. I was quickly involved in project delivery and supported with the right training to contribute with confidence.”
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Discover more about our graduate programmes
We offer a wide range of graduate programmes designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to kick-start your career in an exciting and diverse environment.
Tackling everything from electrical engineering to chemical and process engineering, our engineering graduates are empowered to share their ideas and push the boundaries on some truly exciting projects. We offer a wide range of engineering programmes (on most of them, you’ll work towards Incorporated or Chartered status).
You could be involved in anything from designing and planning new facilities, maintaining power plants, managing waste and fuel handling, to supporting nuclear new builds and decommissioning.
Our science graduate programmes are designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators. Graduates have a unique opportunity to apply their scientific knowledge in real-world settings, across a variety of cutting-edge projects and disciplines.
Your work could include radiological instrumentation, safety hazard analysis, or specialist measurements of nuclear material on-site.
We are looking for the brightest minds in business to help us drive Cavendish Nuclear forward by looking after our technology, securing new business and so much more.
Programmes may vary annually, but typically include Business Winning, Business Operations Management, Commercial, IT, and Procurement and Supply Chain.
We have a diverse range of projects underway at any one time. Join us in Project Management, and you’ll identify and manage risk, meet stakeholder requirements and ensure everything is delivered on time, and on budget. It’s an opportunity to stretch your skills on varied work that will give you fantastic exposure to our business.
The programme lasts two years and will empower you to meet the Association for Project Management (APM) framework and work towards project management chartership. Over the course of the programme you will be developed through placements on real projects, assignments, formal qualifications, and you will receive mentoring from some of the top project professionals in the engineering sector.
Cavendish Nuclear and Babcock
Cavendish Nuclear is a core part of Babcock’s Nuclear Sector and our brand allows us to operate in the nuclear energy industry whilst being distinct from other companies.
When you join us, you may be attached directly to Cavendish Nuclear. We operate from a variety of premises around the globe, some will be shared with Babcock, but many aren’t. At those locations you’ll find that they’re branded for Cavendish Nuclear and have a different look and feel.
Ultimately though you’ll still be a part of Babcock. You’ll contribute to our purpose of creating a safe and secure world together and operate under the same principles we use across the group. Two brands, one company, one team.
Start your application
If you’re interested in starting your career with us, you can learn more about our graduate programmes and apply through the Babcock Emerging Talent website: emergingtalent.babcockinternational.com/graduates.