Graduate Nuclear Safety Consultant

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

**Programme Description**:
Recently named as one of Glassdoor’s Top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK, at Arcadis you’ll be part of a community that encourages and supports you to thrive, to challenge everything, and to transform the world as we know it.

Our graduate GROW programme is a three-year accelerated learning programme that focuses on professional chartership. As a GROW graduate you will play an active part in driving your career development and will be exposed to a variety of projects across the business. Technical experience is key in our sector, which is why we will provide you with a clear framework to work towards chartership. You’ll benefit from structured training, mentoring, plus funding and support for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as the assistance you need to develop and succeed.

At Arcadis our mission is to improve quality of life for everyone. To do this we need your experience, your imagination, your passion, and your ambition. We need your ability to think differently and willingness to challenge the way we do things. Our success is driven by passionate and innovative people who sit at the very heart of our business, and our graduates are fundamental to this success.

**The Specialist & Scientists GROW Programme**

Our Specialists and Scientists work within our Resilience business area which is focused on projects concerned with protecting our environment and water resources and powering our world for future generations. For those joining this programme you will specialise from day one in your chosen discipline. During the 3-year Graduate Programme you will learn about different value propositions within the sector, for instance sustainability, land management, clients and pursuits and development services.

You’ll be required to work on a range of environmental projects including major infrastructure, heavy industry and urban regeneration projects that will expose you to a variety of challenges and technical specialists. As part of this, you’ll assist in the delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets as well as working as part of wider project teams undertaking environmental desk studies, site surveys and assisting with the delivery of technical assessments and reports.

**Nuclear**:

- Our Graduate Specialists & Scientists provide technical services to a wide range of clients across Nuclear New Build, Waste & Decommissioning services. Nuclear has an increasing profile in supporting Net Carbon Zero targets both in the UK and internationally, and as such is seeing vast investments from public and private companies. The UK skills base needs to expand to provide high quality professionals to support this vital mission. Arcadis has a strong presence in the sector and works across cutting edge clients driving the nuclear agenda from Nuclear Fusion, to conventional Fission in current and future reactors. Our team also supports vital waste management and decommissioning of legacy nuclear reactors that have completed operations and are being taken apart and made safe for the future. Importantly, our reach is not just in the UK but also international with our support being required in Czech Republic, Finland, Belgium, Japan, Canada and more. It’s an exciting time to join a rapidly growing sector.
- Accepted Degrees: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- You will enjoy working in a team environment and have the confidence to work under pressure
- You will be innovative & creative
- Resilient and able to deal with ambiguity
- Be a strategic and analytical thinker
- Relevant work experience through internships would be advantageous
- Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

**What we offer you**:

- The opportunity to join an accelerated learning scheme with a commitment to your professional development
- Competitive salary
- 25 days pe