Annual Salary
£24,000 to £70,000
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Nuclear engineers are responsible for the safe running of nuclear power stations.
Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
3% more Nuclear engineer jobs in 2026.
In your local area
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a power station, in a laboratory, in an office or in a control room.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree in a subject like:
Some employers will expect you to have a relevant postgraduate qualification.
You'll usually need:
You could get into the industry through a nuclear scientist or engineer degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start on a graduate training scheme, like Nuclear Graduates, run by nuclear industry employers.
You'll normally need a degree in a science or engineering subject to apply for a place.
You'll need to:
You may need to relocate for work, as many power stations are in remote areas.
You can find details about careers in the the nuclear industry through Cogent.
You could move into research, or university teaching. You could also work freelance.
You'll need: