UK SMR Regulatory Engagement Lead

Job Introduction

Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. NNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We’re committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm’s way.

The role of the UK SMR (Small Modular Reactor) Regulatory Engagement Lead is to support the delivery of NNL’s scope of work to the UK SMR project. The role is to provide specialist advice, knowledge and expertise on regulation and GDA. The role also advises the UK SMR consortium on UK innovation strategy with regard to innovation in Advanced Nuclear Technologies and manufacturing. We support working flexibly, can accommodate homeworking, and can be flexible about location between our sites in the North West of England; some travel will be necessary to support business needs.

Role Responsibility

Main Responsibilities for UK SMR (Small Modular Reactors) Regulatory Engagement Lead are:

Regulation and engagement:

• Provide advice on UK regulation for new build reactors, and generic design assessment
• Support UK SMR on engagement with ONR and EA
• Advise the UK SMR consortium on UK enabling policy including regulation, siting, public perception, international, and R&D
• Specify, advise and peer review UK SMR GDA submissions

R&D Strategy:

• Provide advice to the UK SMR team on innovation in the nuclear supply chain, supporting advanced manufacturing
• Provide advice on innovation in Advanced Nuclear Technologies

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for UK SMR (Small Modular Reactor) Regulatory Engagement Lead:

• Experience in regulatory reviews.
• Experience working with the ONR and EA in GDA, licensing, permitting.
• Ability to achieve SC Clearance 

Desirable Criteria for UK SMR (Small Modular Reactor) Regulatory Engagement Lead:

• Experience working with BEIS nuclear policy.
• Experience as a nuclear regulator.
• Experience of international nuclear regulation.

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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