Gemma Nixon

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

As a senior nuclear recruiter at Astute People, I lead specialist nuclear recruitment across the UK’s nuclear, civil and defence sectors, supporting Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs, decommissioning and next-generation energy programmes.

With 7+ years’ experience in nuclear talent acquisition, I understand the complexities of security clearance (SC/DV), regulatory compliance and long lead-in hiring processes.

I partner with leading nuclear companies and plants to deliver tailored permanent and contract recruitment solutions.

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿

• Industry Expertise: Proven track record placing engineers, project managers, HSE specialists and technical experts into high-impact nuclear projects.
• Strategic Talent Pipelines: Leveraging People Plus to access active and passive SC/DV-cleared networks, reducing time-to-hire.
• Candidate Partnership: Guiding professionals through CV optimisation, clearance readiness and career progression within nuclear programmes.

📌 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁

• Project Development – Project Managers, Bid Managers, Design & Systems Engineers
• Engineering & Maintenance – EC&I Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Technicians
• Operations – Plant Managers, Control Room Operators, O&M Teams
• Compliance & Safety – HSE Leads, Safety Case Authors, Quality Assurance Specialists
• Commercial & Business Development – Commercial Managers, BD Managers, Technical Sales

Recruiting Since
2017

Why I love to recruit
I’m passionate about driving the UK’s net zero journey through nuclear energy and building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates.

When I'm not working I like to
Glastonbury Regular & Avid Country Music Fan

Who I Recruit For