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Job Title


Technical Assistant


Company : GradBay


Location : Gloucester, England


Created : 2025-11-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewThis is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience on a nationally significant energy project. Over 12 months, you’ll support the technical work behind the lifetime extension of Sizewell B Power Station, helping to ensure it continues delivering low-carbon energy through to 2055.You’ll join the team at the Joint Technical Centre based in Gloucester and work on real technical programmes that contribute directly to safety, performance, and compliance.Key CriteriaStudying or graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (2:2 or higher) in:Engineering (any discipline)Materials ScienceOr a closely related subjectStrong interest in large-scale engineering projectsOrganised, analytical, and eager to learnMust have the legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not provided)What You’ll Be DoingYour role will contribute to extending the life of Sizewell B by supporting workstreams such as:Structural IntegrityControl & InstrumentationEquipment QualificationAgeing and Obsolescence ManagementYou’ll gain exposure to:Full technical work lifecycles, from planning through to deliverySafety justifications and compliance activitiesStakeholder engagement, risk management, and programme deliveryLarge-scale engineering projects with real-world impactLocationYou’ll be based at Gloucester Business Park, working within the Joint Technical Centre. There may also be opportunities to visit the Sizewell B Power Station to gain site-level exposure and meet operational colleagues.Salary & Benefits£24,500 annual salaryLeading pension schemeCustomisable benefits package, including:Electric vehicle leasingDiscounted gym membershipTech vouchersLife assuranceExperience days and wellbeing initiativesAccess to structured mentoring, real-time feedback, and project ownershipInclusive working environment with support for individual needs