Nuclear career pathways
Careers in the nuclear sector are varied, impactful and open to people from a wide range of disciplines.
From engineering and physical sciences to data, policy and social science, there are many routes into the field of nuclear.
Explore wider nuclear career options through these national resources.
With growing demand for thousands of skilled professionals across the UK nuclear sector, there are many opportunities for people entering the sector, now and in the years ahead.
Whether developing new technologies, supporting net zero or helping to address legacy issues, careers in the sector offer the chance to work on complex, real-world challenges and make a meaningful difference.
Career journeys
Explore the career journeys of some of our students and alumni, and see how study at Manchester can lead to roles in the nuclear sector across research, reactor operations, wider industry, policy and beyond.
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Graduate project manager
From Manchester to Amentum, Tom Ansell explains how curiosity, communication and problem-solving helped him build a career supporting advanced nuclear technologies and the future of clean energy.
Read Tom's career journey
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Head of Strategic Development
Daisy Ray explains how studying Chemistry at Manchester led to a career spanning nuclear research, government policy, international collaboration and strategic leadership.
Read Daisy's career journey
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Lecturer in nuclear materials
Aneeqa Khan explains how her journey from student to lecturer has led to a career supporting future engineers and researchers while advancing materials research for fusion energy.
Read Aneeqa's career journey
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Outreach and communications assistant
Qasim Ali explains how studying Geography at Manchester led to a role supporting outreach, researcher development and student engagement in the nuclear sector.
Read Qasim's career journey
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Principal nuclear safety consultant
Jordan Hall explains how studying Physics at Manchester led to a career helping major civil and defence nuclear projects operate safely.
Read Jordan's career journey
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Radiological science advisor
From Manchester to government service, Meg Watters explains how a career in radiological science allows her to connect expertise, support national resilience and make a positive impact on society.
Read Meg's career journey
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Senior nuclear engineer and team leader
Kevin Smith explains how studying Nuclear Science and Technology at Manchester led to a career spanning nuclear safety, project delivery and team leadership.
Read Kevin's career journey
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Student Engagement Assistant
Bea Patience explains how studying Geography at Manchester led to a role connecting students with opportunities across nuclear education, research and industry.
Read Bea's career journey
Hear from SATURN CDT researchers
Hear from SATURN CDT researchers about their routes into doctoral research, the opportunities they have gained and how the programme is helping them build careers in the nuclear sector.