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Critical Skills & Roles in the UK Nuclear Industry

This page breaks down where demand is strongest - and what employers actually mean when they say “nuclear experience.”

Engineering & Technical

  • Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, Civil & Structural Engineers

  • Commissioning Engineers

  • Systems & Design Engineers

 

Project, Planning & Commercial

  • Project Managers

  • Planners / Project Controls

  • Cost Engineers & Commercial Managers

 

Safety, Quality & Regulation

  • Nuclear Safety Engineers

  • Quality Assurance / QC

  • Regulatory, Licensing & Compliance Professionals

  • Radiation Protection / Health Physics

 

Operations, Maintenance & Decommissioning

  • Plant Operators

  • Maintenance Engineers & Technicians

  • Decommissioning Operatives

  • Waste Management Specialists

 

Skilled Trades & Construction

  • Coded Welders

  • Pipefitters

  • Electrical & Mechanical Technicians

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