Power & Nuclear
Recruitment Agency
 

Our specialist recruiters in the power and nuclear industry can help your organisation overcome its workforce challenges. 

Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decarbonising electricity generation and heat production are top of the priority list when it comes to assuring energy source security across the UK – as is reaching Net Zero. As a result, demand for low-emissions power is on the up, leading to growing investment and activity in the sector.  

We have the knowledge and insight to procure the experienced power and nuclear professionals you need to establish, operate and maintain secure, low emissions electricity systems.  

• An expansive and unique talent network – coupled with first-hand regional knowledge – allows us to access talent from all across the UK.  
• Our expert power and nuclear recruiters have the insight and deep understanding to help shape and deliver your hiring strategy. 
• Using a customer-first and data-driven approach to meet your business needs in power and nuclear, we make it easy for you to deliver against the complex talent and recruitment landscape you need to navigate. 

Power and nuclear partners we work with

We work with organisations of all types and sizes – from energy suppliers through to power stations – that require professionals who can harness dispatchable power sources safely and effectively.  

With the focus moving toward sustainable energy sources with low carbon emissions, the nuclear industry is at the forefront of future energy plans required to support the full project lifecycle of power plants.  

Our expertise covers many areas, including new-build programmes and decommissioning, from Sellafield, Hinkley Point C and Wylfa to small modular reactors and fusion, waste management, decommissioning of plant and defence projects throughout the UK. We work with world-leading nuclear contractors within the sector supporting organisations with specialist technical and engineering expertise to ensure their projects are delivered. 

Paul Gibbens, national specialism director of engineering has over 18 years’ recruitment experience delivering specialist recruitment partnerships within the nuclear sector. This, and Hays’ rich history in recruiting within the nuclear industry means we understand key issues such as security clearance requirements, induction requirments and nuclear SQEP. This enables us to advise and inform our clients and candidates and to ensure expectations and timelines are consistently delivered. 

With a track record in providing design, development, and construction staff on a wide range of nuclear facilities, Hays has the knowledge to supply the most talented candidates to our clients.

Offering permanent, temporary and executive recruitment services for power and nuclear industry clients, we recruit for roles including: ™ civil engineers, safety engineers, nuclear project engineers, engineering managers, mechanical and electrical design, QHSE, mechanical and electrical engineers, process engineers, commercial management, project managers, MEP trades, software and systems and project controls.

Businesses we work with include: Atkins, Fraser Nash, UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), KBR, Cavendish Babcock and NSG Engineering. 

Property and surveying recruitment services

It’s not just people we provide – whatever your workforce challenge - we’re constantly innovating and evolving our services so we can build the best solution for your organisation. 

Whether you need someone to fill a permanent position, a temporary professional to make an instant impact, an inspirational leader to transform your business, or want to outsource your hiring completely, we’ve got you covered.