Leicester

Our Leicester site is home to a growing community of engineering, technical and support teams who help deliver Babcock and Cavendish Nuclear projects across the UK.

Our modern facility at Radar Road in Braunstone Frith brings together multiple teams in a collaborative, future‑ready workspace.

Addresses

West Wing, 20 Radar Road, Leicester, LE3 1UF

Cambridge Rd, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6LH

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Emerging Talent

Whether you’re into engineering, science, business, or project management, at Babcock you’ll be part of something bigger. Your work as a graduate, undergraduate or apprentice will see you support products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure.

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What you could be working on

Leicester offers the chance to apply your skills to work with national purpose, within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment and a modern workplace designed for collaboration.

Cavendish Nuclear

As part of Cavendish Nuclear’s UK footprint, Leicester connects into work across the full nuclear lifecycle – from front‑end design and manufacture through in‑service support to complex decommissioning.

Manufacturing, test and assembly facility – Whetstone

Here we produce intricate, high precision components that help keep the United Kingdom’s nuclear infrastructure safe, reliable and future ready.

Relocating to Leicester

A diverse, well‑connected city with excellent links across the East Midlands, Leicester offers a balance of city convenience and nearby green space.

The site’s Braunstone Frith location is close to parks and local amenities, with easy access to surrounding communities such as Braunstone Town and Glenfield.

Leicester provides a wide mix of housing – from city apartments to family homes in suburban neighbourhoods – generally at lower prices than many UK metropolitan areas.

Commuting is straightforward via the M1/M69 corridor and rail links to Birmingham, Nottingham and London. Schools, shopping and cultural venues are plentiful, making it a practical base for individuals and families alike.

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