Tag: Engineering

Engineering such as systems, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, testing, instrumentation, technology, processes, project management and leadership.

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Milton Park Innovation Community

It had been a long time since we’d been down to Milton Park and what a fantastic community it has grown to be.

Based in South Oxfordshire, Milton Park is a hub of innovation with impressive buildings, labs, cafes, restaurants and the coming together of many industries.

Tokamak Energy, Nuvia, TE Magnetics, AECOM, Baker Hughes, ESR Technology, Endeavor Engineering, and Bouygues UK are just a few names in energy, engineering and construction located at the park.

With the Oxford-Cambridge corridor being developed, Milton Park is a key hub within this infrastructure due to its geographical location and its strong & varied community. Emerging technologies, talent, strong research capabilities, connectivity, R&D, and support from institutional investments are just a few reasons why Oxfordshire is a powerhouse for business.

If you are a business based on the park who would benefit from utilising experienced recruitment & hiring strategies and solutions, reach out to us today to find out more about our services.

Picture: miltonpark.co.uk

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Nuclear Careers

Hiring for Tomorrow, Today: Nuclear & Energy Infrastructure

Our aim at Nuclear Careers is to work with a broad mix of clients such as engineering consultants, construction managers, civil contractors, defence organisations, and manufacturers. The common thread is that these businesses, whether SME or larger companies, all have links to nuclear & energy infrastructure.

Why is this our focus? We have a passion that major projects can succeed and in no point in time has infrastructure mattered more than it has today, with nuclear and energy – and success starts with skills & talent.

Britain is riding a wave of financing and funding right now, so while the times are good, recruitment tends to take a back seat. We know that hiring has and is going on; however, there have also been many layoffs, halted projects and companies pivoting focus. Unemployment is high, and the ever-growing skills gap has not been addressed.

2026 will see an increased demand for mid-career to executive level hires within engineering and project delivery roles, but if some businesses aren’t careful, the top talent will go elsewhere.

Gone are the days when you can solely rely on brand, “if you build it, they will come…”, and with global mobility being more of the norm nowadays, we aren’t just in competition nationally for good candidates.

Hiring top talent needs to start today, not yesterday, not last week, but now. Yes, there is an element of risk, the unknown, and uncertainty, but another thing is for sure, we must hire more candidates into the sector if we are going to achieve all our grand plans.

Having an idea is one thing, implementing it is another, and having the right people to support the delivery is crucial.

At Nuclear Careers we understand hiring and we have the talent network – we’ve been talking to business leaders throughout the UK and beyond, so we know what matters.

We’re excited to build the future with our clients, whether it’s a small local business or a larger national or even international organisation, powering nuclear and energy is the goal.

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Future Talent: Women in Construction

Unlocking an Overlooked Talent Pool: Women in Construction & What Nuclear Can Learn 💡

As the construction sector accelerates efforts to diversify its workforce, the nuclear industry stands to benefit from similar strategies. Two recent initiatives highlight ways to systematically empower women in traditionally male-dominated fields—and their lessons are directly transferable to nuclear careers.

1. Women in Construction: The Power Within Training

Founded by Michaela Wain, Enas Fleming, and James Fleming, this UK initiative offers leadership and mindset development tailored for women entering and advancing in construction.

  • Leadership training through Motivational Intelligence (MQ): The program equips women with communication, resilience, and self-belief skills—key for navigating workplace biases.
  • Holistic development community: A supportive space combining free webinars, eBooks, and workshops creates a network of peers and mentors.
  • Proven impact: Participants are rising into leadership roles, leading cultural initiatives, and being promoted faster than industry averages.

2. Industry Push to Retain Women Apprentices

Data from the Construction & Industry Training Board reveals a 65% surge in women starting apprenticeships over five years; completion rates have more than doubled, from ~340 to 930 annually.

  • Despite this progress, women still occupy just 1% of site-based roles—underscoring the need for retention strategies.
  • Major drivers of early exits include lack of support, poor workplace culture, and few visible role models.
  • Programs blending technical skills with emotional resilience training, and creating mentorship structures, have shown measurable success: more women complete apprenticeships and take leadership roles.

Sources: [women-in-c…tion.co.uk], [waterpower…gazine.com]

What Nuclear Can Learn & Implement

🛠️ 1. Combine Technical Training with Mindset Development

  • Like construction, early-career nuclear roles (e.g., apprenticeships, engineering cadets) benefit when enriched with MQ-style workshops on communication and confidence.

👥 2. Build Supportive Communities

  • Create mentorship networks and peer groups, promoting belonging and shared guidance. Nuclear apprentices or junior staff mentoring each other and collaborating with senior women builds long-term retention.

🚀 3. Champion and Showcase Leadership Role Models

  • Promote successful women in nuclear operations, engineering, regulation, and leadership, amplifying diverse voices to inspire incoming talent—especially at site or operational levels.

⚖️ 4. Embed Equity in Culture

  • Tackle structural barriers: ensure equitable pay, flexible working, inclusive culture training, and safe grievance channels. This makes commitment to diversity more than just a tick box.

📈 5. Track Impact through Data

  • Monitor hires, retention, progression, and workplace satisfaction by gender. Use results to refine programs and demonstrate ROI—mirroring the proof-backed benefits construction is seeing.
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Tihange 3: Modernising for a Resilient Nuclear Future

Belgium’s energy strategy is evolving, and Tihange 3 is at the centre of this transformation. As part of a landmark 2023 agreement between Engie and the Belgian government, the 1,030 MWe pressurised water reactor (PWR) —commissioned in 1985—will undergo a major modernisation to extend its operational life by a decade.

Framatome has been entrusted with upgrading the reactor’s rod control system, a critical component for safe and precise power regulation. The project involves replacing legacy control cabinets with Framatome’s advanced Rodline technology, ensuring enhanced reliability and automatic failover capabilities. This upgrade is not just technical—it’s strategic. It reflects Belgium’s pivot from nuclear phase-out to long-term energy security, driven by geopolitical realities and the need for low-carbon baseload power.

The modernisation aligns with broader European trends: leveraging proven nuclear assets while integrating cutting-edge instrumentation and control systems. For professionals in the nuclear sector, this initiative underscores the growing demand for expertise in life extension programs, digital modernisation, and regulatory compliance.

As Laurent Thieffry of Framatome notes, this partnership is “part of a long-term vision,” signalling opportunities for engineers, project managers, and innovators committed to shaping a resilient, sustainable energy future.

Full press release: https://newsroom.engie.com/actualites/closing-de-laccord-entre-engie-et-le-gouvernement-belge-df4b7-ff316.html

Picture: enercore.global

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Cotswold School Career Fair

We were in attendance 22.10.25 for the Cotswold School Career Fair with Women in Nuclear (WiN) Central England branch to talk about nuclear careers.

The day offered us the chance to talk with secondary school students in order to spark their interest in careers in STEM.

Many of the students we spoke to were interested to know what they could do with a science, maths or engineering education and what the future career possibilities looked like.

A big focus for us is a broad engineering background as this enables the learner to have a diverse perspective, a transferable skill set and strong foundations to move into a multitude of job functions.

Something to bear in mind for the nuclear sector is the unknown job roles of tomorrow as there are many opportunities ahead of us that are still developing.

So, whether you’re interested in the environment & sustainability, business management, engineering, science, or community engagement, there are a plethora of job functions, careers and opportunities that will suit all individuals.

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Rolls-Royce Submarines

Rolls-Royce Submarines and global technology company, Siemens, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on digital optimisation and boost efficiency across engineering.

Signed by both parties at the Defence & Security Equipment International event in London in September, the MOU encourages shared and mutual collaboration, with the ultimate aim to minimise time to production for new Rolls-Royce technology, while reducing cost and risk within an increasingly complex engineering, manufacturing and operational environment.

Rolls-Royce Submarines currently employs more than 5,000 people and designs, manufactures and provides in-service support to the pressurised water reactors that power every boat in the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.

Siemens’ trusted software and hardware from the Siemens Xcelerator open business innovation platform helps companies transform processes – accelerating innovation, improving productivity and enhancing efficiency.

This collaboration with Siemens will support Rolls-Royce Submarines in delivering UK sovereign defence requirements more effectively, enabling a more knowledgeable, productive, secure and agile operation.

The collaboration will benefit from the sharing of best practice across the digital landscape, with the ultimate aim being to enhance skills across engineering, manufacturing, research & development, training and reactor operation and maintenance, using digital technology as an enabler.

http://Rolls-Royce Submarines signs strategic agreement with Siemens to boost digital engineering | Rolls-Royce

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Oxford STEM Network October Meet up

The peer network for established leaders and service providers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing.

The friendly meet-up for STEM sector leaders.

If you are a founder, CEO or MD of an established science, technology, engineering, mathematics or manufacturing organisation, you are warmly invited to join us at our open meet up.

If you are a service provider actively supporting and working with clients in one or more of the STEM sectors, you are warmly invited too.

You do not need to be based in Oxford.

No agenda. Just a chance for leaders to network with peers.

Come along to connect with and be inspired by STEM sector leaders.

https://oxfordstem.network/events/networking-october-2024

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