Regulatory Consultant

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

AT&R aim to provide world‑leading consultancy services across highly regulated industries. Organised to be independent and free from conflict of interest, Assurance, Technology and Regulation (AT&R) provide a range of trusted, evidence‑based, support services to ensure that systems, technologies and processes are safe, effective, compliant and future‑ready, across three main areas:

Independent Assurance – We provide risk‑based, proportionate, independent oversight and assurance of whether a project, process, system or product meets defined standards, requirements or expectations.

Research & Technology – We identify, define and execute programmes of research and technology to support the continued safe operation of some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges, including the UK Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme.

Independent Regulatory Support – A ring‑fenced and independent organisation that supports regulators with assessments, audits and guidance development.

With an aspiration to grow, transform and evolve into new industries, locations and technologies.

Our Regulatory Support Directorate (RSD) has been supporting the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator and the Office for Nuclear Regulation over several decades. We have a number of exciting opportunities to join this diverse team of highly experienced staff to provide a key role in supporting the UK’s nuclear regulators (DNSR & ONR) with expert technical advice related to the safety of nuclear systems and activities.

You will be conducting a range of technical assessment advice and inspection services in support of regulation of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, as well as the UK civil nuclear programme. This includes the provision of nuclear safety and technical assessment, audit and inspections, as well as civil nuclear projects under contract to the ONR. The role will require you to work with a wide range of technical disciplines to provide balanced and proportionate advice.

Your responsibilities will also include development of DNSR policy and interactions with other regulatory bodies, which offer another area of support.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about nuclear safety with a desire to work in support of some of the most complex, challenging and important projects within the UK.

This role is open to candidates with a range of experience levels, from early career to seasoned experts (entry, intermediate, associate, career, senior, specialist). The scope and responsibilities of the roles will be aligned based on the qualifications, experience and strengths of each candidate.

• Deliver technical analysis, regulatory reviews, assessment and inspection support, completing assigned tasks to time, cost and quality.
• Represent RSD, supporting DNSR on site (e.g. at DNSR or Authorised meetings or inspections).
• Act as point of contact with DNSR senior technical staff.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert in a particular field.
• Produce fit‑for‑purpose deliverables such as technical reports, conclusions,…