Graduate Engineer

Urenco Capenhurst Graduate Engineer Scheme

Hello there. Welcome to Urenco – and thanks for your interest.
Urenco exists to enrich the future with carbon free energy. It’s the kind of transformational purpose that opens up enormous potential for each and every one of us to help make a world of difference. We believe that we can offer you the opportunity to be a part of something truly special.

About Us

Not many organisations can genuinely claim to make a positive difference on a global scale, we can. As a global leader enabling the production of low carbon energy, we are supporting the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We also supply the isotopes that are so essential for medical innovation and we are dedicated to responsible nuclear stewardship. Its a unique role that provides us all with a guiding purpose, a responsible position, and a real sense of pride.

We use a wide range of skills drawn from the chemical and nuclear industries but with support from conventional disciplines like Electrical, Mechanical and Civil engineering, all delivered across four production sites around the globe. Engineering has led the development of the company from creating our unique enrichment technology through to expanding methods so our plants can be decommissioned safely.

About Our Graduate Programme

We are looking to recruit engineering graduates with an open mind and a strong passion for creating a better, brighter future. This scheme is designed to be flexible to your interests and ambitions we have a number of different business functions for you to build up your professional skills. We strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity of thought and experience.
The purpose of this graduate programme is to develop high performing individuals who will undergo sitewide rotations with supported learning provided by our industry-leading engineers. Our programme is aligned to Engineering Council standards, with the ability to support you on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer (IET, IMechE, IChemE, ICE).

The Positions

Each graduate follows a tailored path based on their engineering discipline. We are recruiting graduates in the following roles to start in September 2025:
• Electrical
• Control and Instrumentation
• Mechanical
• Process

Programme Structure

The programme is four years long, the first two years being focused on structured training and introducing you to the various operating facilities here in the UK. They are:
- Uranium Enrichment Plants
- Chemical Processing and Deconversion Plant
- Waste Management and Decommissioning
- Group Projects

Alongside these rotations, you will undertake personal and professional development training. These include:
- Procurement and Commercial Awareness
- Health, Safety and Security
- Leadership and Management
- Professional Conduct, and Ethical Decision Making
- Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict Resolution

In the final two years of the programme you will be based in a department where your talents and ambitions fit best, so that you can take time and focus on the practical delivery of projects or tasks.

Skill Development and Professional Registration

By the end of the programme, you will be in a position to evidence application of your knowledge and understanding to practical situations by utilising appropriate engineering, technical or scientific solutions.

The work assigned to you is directly aligned with UK-SPEC, aiding progression towards your IEng or CEng application. You will receive support from a professionally registered mentor during the scheme to help support you with this, alongside your manager and our learning and development team.

About You

By the end of the scheme, you will be able to evidence skill development in providing front-line technical support for plant operations and maintenance, designing new equipment, and progressing plant changes.

You will have helped us enhance operational safety and standards, productivity, efficiency, reliability, and reduce operating costs with your responsibilities growing along with your professional skills.

You will have done this by:
• Being part of a team, where you are proactive in the departments you are assigned to. Learning in a diverse and engaging environment.
• Being a creative thinker, problem solver and have provided suggestions and solutions to continuously improve ways of working and collaboration.
• Upholding strong ethical and safety values.
• Maintaining the initial development log required by your Engineering Institution throughout your time on the scheme.
• Fully engaging with the mentor and other support we offer you to manage the transition from academia to industry.

Role Details
Location: Capenhurst Site, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6ER.
Salary: £42,000 per annum.

Application Process

Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of the industry URENCO operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with official guidance and regulation. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced considerations apply to roles within URENCO owing to the particular activities that the URENCO Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Right to Work:
We require applicants to have full and unrestricted right to work documentation in the UK to be successful in securing this position.

Recruitment Process:
Step 1: Submit your CV and Application Form
Step 2: Online Situational Judgement Tests
Step 3: Phone Interview
Step 4: Assessment Centre
Step 5: Offer and Onboarding