Nuclear manufacturing

Graham Engineering Ltd is a trusted UK nuclear manufacturing partner, supporting safety-critical programmes where control, traceability, documentation and long-term reliability cannot be compromised.

• 55+ Years Experience: Manufacturing Excellence since 1970
• 330,000 Sq Ft: UK-based manufacturing facility
• Trusted In Nuclear: Containment for nuclear waste & radioactive materials
• Full Traceability: Manufacturing records, LTQRs & controlled documentation

Trusted Partner for Safety‑Critical Nuclear Manufacturing

Graham Engineering Ltd delivers safe, compliant and dependable engineered solutions for the UK’s critical nuclear activities, where performance, traceability, quality assurance and compliance are essential. GEL provides UK nuclear manufacturing services for safety-critical applications across nuclear new build, operations, decommissioning and waste management programmes in the civil and defence nuclear sectors. Our capabilities include nuclear fabrication, precision machining, welded assemblies, integrated assembly, inspection, testing, documentation control and full traceability for regulated nuclear environments.

Control

Material traceability, process governance, inspection planning and controlled change throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Assurance

Quality systems, documented processes and long-term record retention supporting nuclear regulatory and customer requirements.

Reliability

Scalable UK manufacturing for repeatable, safety-critical nuclear programmes with long-term production capability.

Nuclear Safety Culture Built into Every Manufacturing Stage

Nuclear manufacturing demands more than technical capability. It requires disciplined processes, controlled documentation, personal accountability and a culture where safety, quality and compliance are built into every stage of delivery. At GEL, nuclear safety culture is reflected through:

• Controlled manufacturing processes
• Defined inspection and verification stages
• Material and process traceability
• Clear accountability and governance
• Long-term record retention
• Continuous improvement and audit readiness

Nuclear Sector Expertise Across the Product Lifecycle

Highly engineered manufacturing solutions supporting every stage of the nuclear product lifecycle

Nuclear New build

Precision-manufactured components and assemblies for reactor, balance-of-plant and associated safety-critical applications.

• Core reactor components
• Reactor barrel assemblies
• Engineered support structures
• Build-to-Print manufacturing
• Controlled inspection and documentation

Nuclear Material Handling

Design-assured manufacturing of complex fabricated assemblies for active and controlled nuclear environments.

• Stainless steel assemblies
• Remote handling interfaces
• Glovebox manufacture
• Integrated production line assemblies
• Fabrications for controlled environments
• Pond furniture

Decommissioning & Waste Management

High-integrity containment and engineered handling solutions supporting the safe storage, movement and long-term management of nuclear waste.

• LLW (Low Level Waste), ILW (Intermediate) and HAW (Highly Active Waste) containment
• 3m³ boxes
• Drums and lids
• Associated internal furniture and remote handling interfaces

Through-Life Support

Supporting long-term nuclear product requirements through documentation, repeatable manufacture, controlled change and manufacturing continuity.

• Lifetime records
• Repeatable production
• Change control
• Programme continuity support

Built for High-Integrity Nuclear Delivery

GEL operates from a 330,000 sq ft UK-based advanced manufacturing facility, providing complete end-to-end capability for regulated nuclear engineering programmes. Our facility, systems and workforce are aligned to the demands of safety-critical manufacture, long-running programmes, repeatability, documentation control and full lifecycle assurance.

Advanced Fabrication

Complex welded and fabricated assemblies for controlled nuclear environments.

Precision Machining

High-integrity components manufactured to exacting specifications.

Integrated Assembly

Complete assemblies and subassemblies supported by inspection, testing and documentation.

Scalable Production

Repeatable manufacturing capability for long-term programmes and framework supply.

Inspection & Verification

Defined inspection stages, hold points, testing and quality documentation.

Documentation Control

Manufacturing records, LTQRs, and long-term record retention.

Proven Experience Supporting the UK Nuclear Estate

• Multiple variants of 3m³ containment vessels
• 28 variants of LLW, ILW and HAW containers and drums
• Products used across the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Estate
• 63 Element Racks
• Through-Wall Lights
• Extensive glovebox fabrications
• Manufactured product cans for Magnox and THORP operations
• Products supporting major UK nuclear programmes including BEP, SRP, THORP Receipt & Storage, Vitrification Plant, PFCS, MBGWS, WAMAC, various containers for Hunterston and Hinkley and UKAEA and UK NNL