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Nuclear Compliance Senior Lead (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. 

Location: Based in London on a hybrid basis, with travel to Suffolk as required.   

Contract: Permanent, full-time. 
Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits 

Benefits include: 

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. 
Bonus: 5% annual bonus. 
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. 

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. 

About the Role

As the Nuclear Compliance Senior Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of nuclear compliance for the Sizewell C project. You will ensure that the project adheres to all applicable nuclear regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines. This role requires a deep understanding of nuclear regulations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the oversight programme that assures compliance with the nuclear site licence, maintaining a robust and effective framework that supports Licence Condition Owners across the business.
• Act as the organisation’s authority on nuclear site licence compliance, providing clear, expert advice and guidance to teams and senior leaders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Licence Condition Managers to ensure consistent understanding, implementation, and demonstration of compliance.
• Work closely with the internal regulator and with external regulatory authorities to maintain open, constructive, and transparent engagement.
• Plan and deliver proportionate, risk informed surveillance, assessments, and interventions to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of arrangements.
• Monitor and report on nuclear site licence compliance performance, ensuring clear communication of trends, issues, and improvements to regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with other compliance functions including security, environmental protection, and quality to maintain a fully integrated and comprehensive assurance position for the company.
• Identify areas for improvement and support the development of enhanced arrangements, behaviours, and processes that strengthen compliance culture.
• Stay informed of regulatory expectations, industry developments, and emerging best practice to ensure the organisation remains aligned with current standards.
• Contribute to the promotion of a strong safety, compliance, and continuous improvement culture across the business.

Why Join Us?

Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options. 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.