Job Description

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.



Every day, our 7,750 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.



Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. We aim to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

This is a strategic leadership role driving licensing and regulatory excellence across major modular and fusion nuclear missions.

You'll work directly with high-profile clients in the UK and abroad.

You'll build and grow a licensing capability within a world-leading nuclear engineering group.

? Lead the delivery of nuclear licensing and environmental permitting consultancy projects ? Represent Assystem and clients in consortia and integrated project teams ? Drive safety case development and licensing compliance frameworks ? Build internal licensing capability including recruitment and technical mobilisation ? Manage key regulatory interfaces with ONR and environmental bodies ? Contribute to strategic growth across Fusion and Modular Nuclear business lines ? Lead organisational design for licensed site conditions and regulatory requirements ? Support continuous improvement and digital innovation in licensing delivery

Qualifications

Essential Skills

Proven leadership in nuclear licensing roles

Experience managing regulatory engagement with ONR and environmental agencies

Strong grasp of site licence conditions and compliance arrangements

Understanding of nuclear baseline, competency, and intelligent customer models

Proven delivery in modular or fusion nuclear markets

Effective communicator with senior internal and external stakeholders

Track record in growing technical capability and leading teams

Degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline

Desired Skills

?? Experience with NSIP or major capital project frameworks

?? Background in collaborative ventures or joint delivery models

?? Knowledge of Owner/Architect Engineer functions

?? Commercial acumen in client solutioning

?? Exposure to novel or emerging nuclear technologies


This is your chance to shape the UK's next generation of nuclear capability. Join Assystem to lead licensing strategy across cutting-edge projects and help drive the future of clean, secure energy.

Additional Information

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be a part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. At Assystem, we offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world.


Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.


We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.