Regulatory Consultant

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.

This role involves 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. It includes the provision of nuclear safety and technical assessment, audit and inspections, and 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 role will be aligned based on the qualifications, experience and strengths of each candidate.

• Delivers technical analysis, regulatory reviews, assessment and inspection support, completing assigned tasks to time, cost and quality.
• Represents RSD, supporting DNSR on site (e.g. at DNSR or Authorised meetings or inspections).
• Acts as point of contact with DNSR senior technical staff.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in a particular field.
• Produces fit‑for‑purpose deliverables such as technical reports, conclusions, recommendations and advice to customers.
• Pro‑actively interacts and collaborates with project team, supplier, other organisations and customer contacts as appropriate.
• Is responsible for timely and accurate completion of own allocated tasks.
• Ensures role is kept in line with business requirements for health, safety, environment, security and quality.
• Ensures delivered work is of required standard.
• Writes clear and concise technical documentation.

• Degree (Level 6, minimum requirement) in a relevant scientific or engineering subject.
• Working towards membership of a professional institution is desirable.

UK employees also receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service. Family‑friendly benefits include enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. The company also supports community involvement through a programme that incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work‑life balance and flexibility are key focus areas;

hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations are discussed to suit the employee and business.