Location
Flexible location across WSP’s offices throughout the UK, including London and Manchester, with occasional UK travel expected.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear projects and support the UK’s transition to a secure, low carbon energy future. Joining the Environmental Permitting & Nuclear Regulation team, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact energy initiatives including gigawatt-scale nuclear megaprojects such as Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, as well as Small and Advanced Modular Reactor projects in collaboration with Great British Energy and commercial developers. You will also support the safe and sustainable operation of existing nuclear sites, nuclear decommissioning, remediation of nuclear legacies, and the secure management and disposal of radioactive waste.

Your work will involve advising reactor vendors, developers, and licensees on UK nuclear regulatory requirements, delivering timely permitting, licensing and consenting of nuclear projects, and developing effective Environmental Cases demonstrating Best Available Techniques. You will support nuclear developers and operators in securing compliance with permit and licence requirements, ensuring high standards of safety, security, and sustainability.

You will work on projects of varying size within multi-disciplinary teams, helping to maintain strong client relationships through high-quality delivery and trusted advice. The role offers flexibility of location with opportunities to collaborate nationally and internationally.

You will join a growing team of 25 Environmental Permitting & Nuclear Regulation specialists within the wider Sustainable Resources Discipline of over 100 experts, working across sectors to translate sustainability strategy into compliant, resilient, and low-risk operational change.

Experience
- Proven experience in nuclear regulation, environmental permitting, safety, sustainability and environmental management, radioactive waste management, safety/environmental assessments, environmental monitoring, or safety and environmental cases.
- Experience advising on nuclear regulatory requirements and delivering permitting, licensing, and consenting of nuclear projects.
- Knowledge of radiological and non-radiological impact environmental assessment, safety assessment, environmental monitoring, safety and environment cases, or BAT, ALARP, or HAZOP studies is advantageous.

About you
- Self-motivated and thorough, with a track record of successful collaborative delivery to exacting standards.
- Client-focused, able to build trust and provide well-evidenced advice under tight deadlines.
- Clear communicator, skilled at conveying complex information to clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams, tailoring messages for different audiences.
- Understanding of safety and sustainability issues facing nuclear sector companies, particularly around nuclear and radioactive substances regulation.
- Familiarity with relevant nuclear legislation, regulations, guidance, and good practice within the nuclear sector.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Able to mentor early career professionals and learn from experienced industry experts.
- Open to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those returning to work after career breaks or transferring experience from other regulated industries.

Qualifications
- Membership of a relevant professional body is welcome but not essential.
- Relevant qualifications or experience in nuclear regulation or related fields are desirable.