Classifications
Commercial Analyst Apprentice
Job Description
The Role:
The commercial analyst apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme lasting up to two years (18 - 24 month programme). During this period, you will undertake training and work experience at Dounreay within our Commercial and Project Teams, assisting with some of our new build projects on contracting and estimating works. You will also attend City of Glasgow College on block release to gain additional skills and qualifications.
The Training:
Year 1:
- Full time at the Dounreay site working alongside project teams within our Commercial Directorate on contracting and estimating works and project support
- Outward Bound Course
Year 2:
- Full time at the Dounreay site working alongside project teams within our Commercial Directorate on contracting and estimating works and project support
- SVQ3 Procurement
- Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (CIPS) by block release to Glasgow
Requirements:
- Have achieved (or expect to achieve) a minimum of National 5 (Grades A-C) or equivalent in Maths or Application of Maths and English
- Have good communication and team working skills
- Able to demonstrate interest in procurement and business
- Able to commute to the Dounreay site (local bus service is available)
| Closing date for applications | Monday 16th February 2026 at 8am |
| If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process please contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment. | |
NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:
- Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work). This working pattern equates to approximately 17 days additional holidays per year
- Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays
- Paid overtime available
- Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount
- Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March
- Relocation assistance (where appropriate)
- Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers
- Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees
- Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces
- Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App
- Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees
- Company sick pay scheme
- Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development
- We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)
At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.
Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.