Your nuclear job questions, answered
Is demand high for nuclear engineering professionals?
Yes, 86% of nuclear engineering employers are planning on recruiting staff over the next 12 months. If you're ready for a change and feel like your experience could see you thrive in a new role, why not explore our Salary Checker 2022 for more direction?
What does the role of a nuclear engineer entail?
You'll be designing, building, running, or decommissioning nuclear power stations. Depending on your role you could be designing new systems, maintaining existing systems or looking for ways to improve the efficiency, stability and sustainability of nuclear power plants.
How do I become a nuclear engineer?
Most employers will require you to have obtained a bachelor's degree in subjects such as nuclear, chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. You could also look at doing an apprenticeship. There are also graduate training schemes available.
What skills are needed for nuclear engineering jobs?
Good analytical, problem-solving and communications skills, a strong aptitude in maths and IT, along with a willingness to keep up with fast-moving developments in science and technology is a must. If you need to refine any of these skills, check out our Hays My Learning platform.
How much can I expect to earn working as a nuclear engineer?
Nuclear engineering jobs vary in pay depending on your level of experience. The salary of a nuclear engineer ranges from £25,000 to £58,000 per annum. To learn more about salary trends within this specific engineering space, see our Salary Checker for 2022.
What nuclear engineering jobs are available?
We have a range of job opportunities on our books for all levels of seniority from nuclear project manager jobs, to nuclear licensing manager jobs. Search nuclear engineering roles on our job boards.
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