Power and nuclear recruitment 
specialists
in the UK

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.  

Our core services

Temporary recruitment

• Benefit from our partnerships built across industries, skillsets and job roles, as we enhance the breadth and depth of our talent networks.  
• Leverage our omnichannel approach to access the people you need, at the pace you require.  
• Minimise complexities and delays with our streamlined administrative processes, including externally managed pay and timesheets.  

Find out more about our temporary recruitment services. 

Fully managed temporary recruitment 

• Gain a greater understanding of your non-permanent population, with visibility enabling cost reduction and strategic management of risk.  
• Reimagine what’s possible with faster access to an extensive network of new and alternative skills channels, including the Human Cloud and cross-border supply chains.  
• Leverage deep market insights to make the best buying decisions across enhanced talent networks. 

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Permanent recruitment

• Get committed support throughout your journey, including sourcing, assessment and development of your people.  
• Access vast talent networks, connecting you with the skills and expertise critical to your organisation. 
• Find passionate people who will align with your ambitions, contribute to your culture and power the progress of your organisation.

Find out more about our permanent recruitment services.  

Outsourced permanent recruitment

• Enhance your employer brand and ensure you’re first choice for top talent.  
• Unlock access to dynamic talent networks primed with the skills you need to elevate the capacity and capability of your organisation. 
• Make decisions at pace, as our proprietary tech stack supplements your digital capabilities to uncover a wealth of data and insights and increase efficiency.   

Discover more about outsourced permanent recruitment. 

Executive recruitment

• Navigate organisational change by finding inspirational leaders within the sector. 
• Empower business transformation and steer your organisation to success with exceptional executive hires. 
• Build success through diversity with bespoke job ads and transparent interview processes.

Read more about our executive recruitment services.