Why work for AMS Nuclear
AMS Nuclear is a specialist EC&I engineering consultancy, design and build organisation. We work across the full nuclear lifecycle, including decommissioning, existing nuclear power generation, nuclear new build, SMRs, fuel cycle, defence and nuclear R&D. We are a close-knit, technically strong team where your contribution is visible, your development is actively supported, and a healthy work-life balance is prioritised.
Work That Matters, Start to Finish
At AMS Nuclear, you are involved from inception through to delivery. Because we operate across consultancy, design and build, our engineers are not handed a single phase of a project. You follow the work through every stage, which means you understand the decisions, see the outcomes and build the kind of rounded experience that is harder to find in a larger organisation.
Flexibility That Works
AMS Nuclear offers a compressed four-day work week across the team, alongside hybrid working for applicable roles. That flexibility looks different for everyone and is a genuine part of how the business operates, not an afterthought. Whether it means a longer weekend, time for commitments outside work, or the ability to manage your life without compromising your career, a working pattern that fits around you is something AMS Nuclear provides as standard.
Variety, Not Monotony
As a consultancy, design and build business, every project at AMS Nuclear is tailored to the client. There are no repeat prints and no off-the-shelf solutions. Working across the entire nuclear estate – from new build through to decommissioning – no two projects are the same. That variety keeps experienced engineers engaged and gives those earlier in their careers a faster route to a well-rounded skill set.
A Place to Build Your Career
Career development at AMS Nuclear is structured and fully supported. There is a graduate training programme that follows the IET’s UK-SPEC competency framework, supported by chartered engineers who act as mentors. For those already established in their careers, the breadth of project work and the nature of the role create natural opportunities to develop your career.
Your Skills Transfer Here
AMS Nuclear actively welcomes engineers from adjacent industries, including defence, oil and gas, and aerospace. The nuclear sector is highly regulated, but the engineering mindset, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure translate directly from other industries. If you are looking to move into nuclear, do not let the absence of sector-specific experience hold you back. AMS Nuclear has the knowledge, structure and culture to support that transition.
I'd recommend AMS Nuclear because it's a great place to learn and develop, even if you don't come from a nuclear background. The support you get, combined with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, makes it a really rewarding place to build your career.
Chris Parker, Production Manager, AMS Nuclear
Working for an SME like AMS Nuclear isn't for everyone. There's nowhere to hide, and you do need to be willing to take responsibility. But for the right person, that's exactly what makes it rewarding.
Ben Mellick, Managing Director, AMS Nuclear
Your benefits package
From your first day with us.
Hybrid working
For applicable roles – office or home, your call.
Optional 4-day week
Compressed schedule available across the team.
25 days + bank holidays
Generous annual leave from day one.
Health cash plan
Contributions toward everyday health costs.
Security clearance sponsorship
We cover the full cost and process.
Performance-related bonus
Annual reward tied to company results.
Competitive pension
Company contributions to your future.
Wellbeing fund
A personal budget to spend on what matters to you.
Professional development
Funded learning and time to grow.
Company Pension Salary Sacrifice
A tax-efficient way to boost your pension contributions.
We now have a structured programme that follows the IET's UK-SPEC competency framework and as a chartered engineer and IET mentor, I've been able to guide engineers through their career path.
Mark Davies, Business Director, AMS Nuclear
Competitive pension
Health cash plan
25 days + bank holidays
Hybrid working
Optional 4-day week
Company Pension Salary Sacrifice
Performance-related bonus
Professional development
Security clearance sponsorship
Wellbeing fund
