Internal Vacancies
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
All of our current vacancies can be found on this page. You can also find more information at https://jobsearch.nnl.co.uk
Total Jobs: 21
Administrator
Category: Human Resources
Salary: Salary £22,970
Closing Date: 2021-11-07
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary for this position is £22,970 (Grade 5B Step 5)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Jennifer Bigio
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team.
The role of the Recruitment Administrator (Secondment) is looking for a highly capable and organised administrator to join a busy in house recruitment team. This position is a fixed term contract for 9 months. The recruitment administrator will take all the required actions to complete the administration of the recruitment process. This will include activities such as advertising roles and making written offers.
Security Advisor (Projects)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2021-11-16
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £42,073 to £43,678 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Matt Routledge
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The purpose of this role is to support security oversight of all projects across the NNL estate (including those of which are owned by external partners) ensuring security consideration is made, security impact is assessed, and security solutions are identified and implemented. In addition, to represent as the NNL Security & Resilience intelligent customer for appropriate security related projects ensuring that NNL’s current and future assets are subjected to the appropriate assessments and security solutions.
Location for this role is flexible.
Secure IT Systems Engineer
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2021-11-15
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £37,064 to £40,615 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Tony Brooks
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you’ll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.
NNL operate a number of secure facilities and IT networks across several sites in support of its defence customers. This vacancy is to support the Senior Defence Security and Secure IT Manager in the day to day operation of these facilities and associated Secure IT Infrastructures. The role will be based on the Sellafield site but will involve occasional travel to other NNL and customer sites to maintain these network spurs.
Training will be given where required to ensure the cryptographic custodianship and secure infrastructure aspects of the role can be executed. However the applicant must be able to demonstrate a solid background in IT network management, maintenance and user support, ideally within a UK governmental arena.
Technical Support Assistant - PIE
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2021-11-14
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £37,064 to £40,615 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Jonathan Bethwaite.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is conducting a major programme of work for one of our important customers in heavily shielded cells in our Active Handling Facility (AHF) on Sellafield site. The programme requires NNL to utilise a number of scientific techniques to conduct Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) of nuclear material as well as maintaining a robust archive of irradiated materials located on site. The PIE Technical Support Assistant will be predominantly responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all information and records for irradiated materials that have been archived and are located at our Windscale site.
The PIE Technical Support Assistant will also be required to operate equipment that is contained within the cells of the AHF using master-slave manipulators. Working as part of a team of technicians, supervised by a Technical Lead or a Task Supervisor.
The position requires the maintenance of strong working relationships with the immediate team, projects and facility teams. The programme requires team members to work to high quality standards and demonstrate an enabling, pro-active attitude to resolving issues. In accordance with any nuclear industry positions, individuals will need to demonstrate a high degree of nuclear professionalism, adhering and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.
Technical Support Officer
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2021-11-14
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £37,064 to £40,615(Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Jonathan Teasdale.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The Windscale (Technical Support Officer) Radioactive Movement Co-Ordinator is responsible for the assessment, authorisation and co-ordination of imports and exports to and from NNL’s Windscale facility. They will need to liaise with key facilities customers, both internally and externally, to ensure that movements are completed to time and programme and that these moves are fully integrated with other Windscale operations.
Communications Manager
Category: Science, Strategy and Innovation
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2021-11-14
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £42,073 to £43,678 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Charlotte Williams.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The post holder will work within the existing communications team, contributing to existing strategy and plans and taking the lead on communications activities on a significant programme of innovation investment in the organisation. The role will involve developing strategies, sourcing stories, creating compelling content and managing the communications roadmap for the programme; and is crucial to raising awareness of and engagement with this programme of work across the business and with a broad range of external stakeholders across Government, Industry and international stakeholders.
Electrical Craft
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £33,503
Closing Date: 2021-11-09
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £33,503 to £35,286 (Grade 5A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Adam Oxley.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The Electrical Craft role is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance/breakdown & project activities within Central Laboratory. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (as applicable) and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.
Mechanical Craft
Category: Laboratory Operations
Salary: Salary from £33,503
Closing Date: 2021-11-08
Location: Workington, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £33,503 to £35,286 (Grade 5A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stephen Farr.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The Mechanical Craft role is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance/breakdown & project activities within the Workington Laboratory. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.
Head of Compliance
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £70,192
Closing Date: 2021-11-08
Location: Preston, Lancashire
The salary range for this position is £70,192 to £76,449 (Grade 3A Lower)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Michael Hurst.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The Head of Compliance is a prominent position of authority within NNL accountable to the VP for EHSS&Q and Compliance to ensure the company's continued compliance to all regulations governing the nuclear industry and Site Licence Conditions. The role holder shall be accountable for the overall safety, including nuclear, conventional, industrial, radiological and environmental, by supporting and managing implementation of Site standards, Policies, Processes and Procedures within their area(s) of responsibility. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in working in a regulatory capacity, holding individuals and groups accountable, be detail orientated, and able to work to stringent deadlines.
Project Accountant
Category: Finance
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2021-11-08
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £37,064 to £40,615 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Michael Campbell.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
As a key member of the Business Finance team, the role will directly report into the Finance Business Partner providing financial support across the legacy area with responsibility as finance lead on particular areas. Key responsibilities will include project accounting, supporting forecasting & budgeting, month end duties and regular review and reporting.
Senior Research Technologist
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2021-11-08
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £47,706 to £52,250 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Phil Ivison.
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Senior Research Technologist (Lead Microscopist – FIB and correlative microscopy)
NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you’ll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.
NNL has a world-class active electron microscope suite, including high-end TEM, FIB and SEM instruments. The company supports both national infrastructure and academic research, through university interactions. The Electron Optics team provides information on fuel and reactor material performance, supporting the operation of nuclear facilities.
There has recently been a significant investment in the team’s capability - now offering FIB, PFIB (with TOF SIMS) and X-ray CT, together with TEM and SEM. There is a requirement for an experienced individual to lead the FIB and CT capability, providing a correlative microscopy service for internal and external customers.
Materials Scientist
Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2021-11-02
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
The salary range for this position is £42,073 to £43,678 (Grade 4B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Paul Styman
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your understanding of reactors fuels the nation. As part of our Fuel Reactor & Reprocessing capability, you’ll play a vital role in developing the UK fuel cycle in line with advances in new technology and new processes. As old reactors reach the end of their lifespan, we need experts like you, with the technical skills to virtually model scenarios that not only enable us to explore new ways of managing the inputs and outputs of reactors, but also pave the way for the implementation of smaller, cleaner revolutionary new reactors. This is a place where you can use your knowledge and expertise to do long term meaningful work for years to come.
NNL is looking for a high calibre, motivated and experienced Materials Scientist to join the Materials and Reactor Chemistry team based at Culham (Oxfordshire). The team is part of the Fuels, Reactors and Reprocessing capability within NNL which delivers commercial R&D to help solve a wide range of challenges in the nuclear industry.
The team specialises in developing and applying mechanistic understanding of radiation damage phenomena and radiation chemistry, making wide use of specialist equipment and microstructural techniques both within NNL and in the wider supply chain.
The individual will support Senior and Principal Materials Scientists, and deliver work packages associated with their technical expertise, to develop mechanistic understanding of materials performance issues. This role supports UK and international customers e.g. Rolls-Royce, EdF and EPRI, providing evidence in support of plant safety cases.
Project Manager
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £57,134
Closing Date: 2021-11-03
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £57,134 to £62,052 (Grade 3B)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Timothy West
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
Full time Project Manager position, to manage a variety of technical projects across a range of projects for Sellafield Ltd in support of retrievals activities. Projects will range in £100k’s to £1M+ range. The position will report into a Customer Workstream Lead in terms of delivery, with line management provided by a Senior Project Manager. The position sits with the Project Management Authority. Experience of managing R&D type projects is essential.
Project Manager
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2021-11-03
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £47,706 to £52,250 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Gemma Mathers
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
Full time Project Manager position, to manage a variety of technical projects across a range of projects for Sellafield Ltd in support of Remediation activities, mainly associated with Land Quality and POCO activities. Projects will range in £100k’s to £1M+ range. The position will report into a Customer Workstream Lead in terms of delivery, with line management provided by a Senior Project Manager. The position sits with the Project Management Authority. Experience of managing R&D type projects is essential.
Innovation Co-ordinator
Category: Science, Strategy and Innovation
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2021-11-07
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £37,064 to £40,615 (Grade 4C)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Tim Whitworth
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
Support the delivery and management of NNL’s innovation portfolio, promoting an innovative culture across the business to ensure NNL can deliver nuclear science that benefits society.
The location is flexible, can be based in Warrington or Workington.
Graduate Scheme 2022
Category: Graduate Scheme
Salary: Salary from £30,000
Closing Date: 2021-11-30
Location: UK Wide, Any of our NNL sites
The starting salary for this position is £30,000
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
We are developing the next generation of technical experts. Not only will you receive the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects, but you’ll continually learn from skilled and knowledgeable industry experts who are leaders in their field. We will help you become everything you can be, by challenging, stretching, and pushing you to your limits while supporting you every step of the way.
To join the NNL graduate programme you will have graduated, or be on course to graduate with a 2:1 or higher in a relevant STEM subject.
You will have the right to work in the UK, have lived in the UK for at least 5 years and be able to achieve SC level security clearance.
You will be naturally curious with the drive and determination to discover more – about yourself and our business.
Forward-thinking, proactive and positive, you will bring your own energy to the team and you’ll have an enquiring mind that helps us to discover solutions to the world’s biggest energy issues.
You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Senior Planner
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2021-11-21
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
The salary range for this position is £47,706 to £52,250 (Grade 4A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Lee Andrews
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
Supervision of local Planning resources, ensuring quality Planning support services including the development; management and ownership of project schedule data to deliver successful project outcomes within time, cost and quality requirements, including reporting; utilisation monitoring, and production of periodic progress reports.
Senior Project Controller
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 2021-11-07
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £47,706 - £52,250 (4A)
The location of these roles can be based at any of NNL’s sites in the North West
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Laura Clarke
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity within the expanding PMO team have become available. We are looking to recruit Project Controllers who will be responsible for the provision of Project Controls support services to Project Managers across a variety of NNL projects, programmes and/or portfolios.
This will include providing general leadership; mentoring and coaching to the local Project Controllers; providing input into development of project plans & associated WBSs, and support to projects on matters including cost estimating, performance data analysis, risk management and project reporting, including earned value (EV).
Senior ECI Design Engineer
Category: Engineering
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2021-11-14
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £47,706 - £52,250 (Pay Band 4 Zone A)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Philip Cross
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
The Engineering Design Team provides engineering design support across NNL and in the wider nuclear industry. We cover all aspects of engineering design such as optioneering studies, concept design, detail design, manufacturing, testing and installation. Our expertise includes the supply of active research and development rigs and analytical equipment, and the modification of existing nuclear process plant.
This role can be based at either Risley or Sellafield. Some national travel will be expected depending on project requirements.
This role can be flexible with time split between the office and working from home.
Job Purpose
The role of the Senior EC&I Design Engineer is to supervise a team (typically up to 5) design engineers and draughting resources to deliver EC&I design packages to the required time, cost and quality and personally undertake some of the more complex design tasks as required. To provide specialist engineering advice in his/her discipline.
Discipline Lead Engineer
Category: Engineering
Salary: Salary from £63,435
Closing Date: 2021-11-07
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is £63,435 to £67,933 (Grade 3B Upper)
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Mark Owen
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
To establish and maintain a competent discipline design engineering community staffed by suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) resources required to deliver NNL commitments and to guide development and delivery of pragmatic, fit-for-purpose designs within their discipline for all NNL projects ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
We are looking for an EC&I Discipline Lead Engineer who could be based at Risley, Sellafield or Preston sites.
Digital Solution Architect
Category: IT
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 2021-10-31
Location: Risley, Cheshire
The salary range for this position is under evaluation
If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Ian Parry
If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team
Job Description
The NNL operate a hybrid infrastructure and continue to lead the way in maximising the use of cloud technology in the nuclear industry. The Digital Solutions Architect will predominantly work with our customers to understand their needs and create appropriate solutions for delivery.
