Nuclear Licensing Lead - Regulation & Strategy

Nuclear Inst; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Employee share scheme

Annual health check through Aviva Digi

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Principal Licensing Engineer to join the Advanced Nuclear Technologies team. The role is full-time/permanent, based across UK locations with hybrid working and travel to customer sites.

You will lead licensing and regulatory activities, ensuring UK nuclear safety and environmental compliance, and build relationships with regulators and stakeholders. You'll work on next‑generation nuclear projects, contribute to licensing strategies, and prepare organisations for

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards professional registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading licensing and regulatory activities across nuclear projects.
• Ensuring compliance with UK nuclear safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Building and maintaining relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.
• Supporting licensing strategies and readiness for approvals.
• Representing projects in meetings with regulators and external partners.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

UK nuclear regulation

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status desirable

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Principal Licensing Engineer to join the Advanced Nuclear Technologies team. The role is full-time/permanent, based across UK locations with hybrid working and travel to customer sites.

You will lead licensing and regulatory activities, ensuring UK nuclear safety and environmental compliance, and build relationships with regulators and stakeholders. You'll work on next‑generation nuclear projects, contribute to licensing strategies, and prepare organisations for