Environmental Consultant - Site Regulations

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers combine decades of engineering and project management expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex, highly regulated infrastructure. In the UK, we support landmark nuclear programmes including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and emerging Small Modular Reactors, helping secure a safe, reliable and low-carbon energy future.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers unmatched exposure to nationally significant nuclear projects. You will join an organisation trusted by regulators, clients and delivery partners alike, where your future team works collaboratively to uphold nuclear safety, regulatory excellence and long-term infrastructure performance.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular on-site presence in Bridgwater, with relocation support available where needed.
You act as the primary regulatory interface between site teams and nuclear regulators.
You enable effective compliance, transparency and readiness across construction and delivery activities.

Manage day-to-day regulatory interface with ONR and Environment Agency

Coordinate site-based regulatory meetings, inspections and formal engagements

Ensure regulatory protocols and engagement processes are consistently followed

Support site teams and contractors during regulatory visits and inspections

Track, manage and drive closure of regulatory actions and issues

Coordinate regulatory documentation submission and information transmittal

Provide clear regulatory advice to site and delivery stakeholders

Produce reports supporting regulatory oversight and site compliance

Qualifications

🛠 Essential

Skills & Qualifications

Degree qualified in science, engineering or equivalent discipline

Experience working directly with nuclear or environmental regulators

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in construction environments

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to work independently in a regulated, high-pressure environment

Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits

Strong organisational and action-tracking capability

✔️ Desirable Skills

Experience on large nuclear construction projects

Familiarity with ONR regulatory frameworks and processes

Experience working on licensed nuclear sites

Understanding of nuclear safety culture principles

Experience coordinating contractor regulatory interactions

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to play a visible, trusted role on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear construction sites. At Assystem, your future team is empowered to work closely with regulators, influence safety outcomes and develop long-term careers within a world-leading nuclear engineering organisation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

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.

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