Scantec's nuclear recruitment team supplies security-cleared engineers, designers, project managers and technical leadership professionals to licensed sites throughout the UK. Our nuclear recruitment team has maintained unbroken placement activity across the sector for over three decades, holding active relationships with Sellafield Ltd, EDF Energy, Magnox and tier-one NDA contractors.
Key Takeaways
- 30+ years placing SQEP-qualified discipline engineers, project managers and technical leaders at licensed nuclear sites across the UK.
- Every candidate pre-vetted for security clearance status or eligibility.
- Contract, permanent and project mobilisation covering Sellafield, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, AWE and NDA-estate facilities.
The UK nuclear workforce requires an estimated 40,000 additional professionals by 2030. Hinkley Point C construction, Sizewell C planning approvals and the £24 billion Sellafield decommissioning pipeline are driving sustained demand for cleared, SQEP-compliant candidates. That demand requires a recruiter with embedded nuclear sector knowledge, not a generalist agency running keyword searches.
What nuclear roles does Scantec fill?
We recruit across operational generation, new build construction and decommissioning programmes at every stage of the nuclear lifecycle.
- Mechanical Engineers
- EC&I Engineers
- Quality Engineers
- Process Engineers
- HSE Professionals
- Civil and Structural Engineers
- Project Managers
- Construction Managers
- Technical Leaders
- Mechanical Technicians
- Electrical Technicians
- Decommissioning Operatives
- Health Physics Surveyors
- Mechanical Supervisors
- Electrical Supervisors
Our nuclear candidate database holds 15,000+ technically assessed professionals, segmented by clearance level, SQEP discipline and site-specific experience. Shortlists for contract nuclear roles are typically delivered within 3 working days. Permanent mandates complete within 6 to 10 working days from briefing to shortlist.
Why does nuclear recruitment require a specialist agency?
Placing the wrong candidate on a licensed nuclear site creates ONR regulatory exposure, programme delays and potential enforcement action. Generic recruiters don't understand SQEP competency frameworks, nuclear baseline security vetting timelines or site-specific induction requirements.
Scantec's nuclear consultants pre-screen every submission for clearance validity, BPSS eligibility and safety case competency. We verify the difference between an active SC holder and a lapsed DV before any CV reaches your desk. Read about our nuclear and defence candidate sourcing process.
Which UK nuclear sites does Scantec supply to?
We hold preferred or approved supplier status with several tier-one nuclear contractors and have supported major outage programmes, new build mobilisations and long-term decommissioning frameworks.
- Sellafield
- Hinkley Point C
- Sizewell C
- Berkshire (AWE)
- Devonport
- Barrow
- Heysham
- Hartlepool
- Multiple NDA-estate decommissioning facilities
Understanding UK nuclear newbuild programme workforce demand is essential context for any hiring manager operating in this sector. Read more about the nuclear skills shortage crisis and what it means for hiring, and explore the full range of engineering recruitment services Scantec provides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can Scantec supply nuclear contractors?
Most contract shortlists arrive within 5 working days. For urgent outage mobilisations, our deployment-ready register has delivered cleared candidates within 48 hours. Speed depends on clearance level, SQEP requirements and site-specific induction lead times.
Does Scantec handle security clearance vetting?
Scantec is able to process BPSS clearance. For SC and DV, we don't process clearance applications directly. We pre-qualify all candidates for eligibility before submission and advise on transfer timelines where clearance has been sponsored by a previous employer.
What sets Scantec apart from other nuclear recruitment agencies?
Thirty years of continuous nuclear recruitment activity, a 15,000+ candidate database segmented by clearance and discipline, plus APSCo accreditation and ISO 9001 certification.
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