Nuclear Licensing Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

And right now, we’re looking for a NUCLEAR LICENSING MANAGER. Based at our Capenhurst site location you’ll be responsible for the ensuring Health, Safety, Security and Environmental standards/frameworks comply with external legal requirements, are accessible and are communicated to the business effectively such that their implementation is clear and unambiguous. Taking the lead in developing policy and standards for compliance with the nuclear site licence and ensure such arrangements are complied with at Capenhurst, i.e. upholding those standards.
You are the first point of contact for any licensing advice and provide management oversight of any applications for any replacement licences, new licenses, or license reviews. Note: within this definition is included revisions or new permit applications for environmental compliance.
You’ll lead a team who provide specialist advice in respect of some specific licence conditions (LC35 - Decommissioning and 36 – Organisational Capability) and more general advice through the provision of Operational Safety Specialists who deliver day to day advice and challenge to operations carried out by each Business Unit on the Capenhurst site (either tenant or direct licensee operations) and the Shared Service function. Through these activities, the Licencing Manager ensures Hold Point / Quality Plans are agreed and adherence is confirmed prior to authorisation of work, appropriate to the operator’s range of activities and lifecycle phase(s).

What will your day look like?

• Provide leadership and management to the Licensing Team, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of the Licensing Team objectives, delivered on time and in accordance with wider Capenhurst objectives and priorities.
• Ensuring through development and ownership of a surveillance, inspection, and audit programme that the activities and undertaken at Capenhurst are compliant with Capenhurst Arrangements and which could impact upon:
- Nuclear Safety
- Compliance with the Nuclear Site Licence
- Radiation protection and compliance with Reg 4(3) Ionising Radiations Regulations
- Environmental Permits
- Security of the Nuclear Licensed Site

• Process owner for control of property transactions (LC3) ensuring Urenco UK Limited maintains security of tenure of the Nuclear Licensed Site in accordance with the basis upon which the licence was granted.
• Responsible for management of the regulatory interface, ensuring effective establishment and maintenance of excellent regulatory relationships.
• Deputy to the Chief Nuclear Officer.
• Contributes as a leader to the Health, Safety, Security and Environment Culture development and improvement for the site.
• Direct engagement with wider stakeholders on compliance and safety issues.
- Will attend, and coordinate attendance by other Urenco Capenhurst representatives at the Working Groups established under the Safety Directors’ Forum.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance and periodic update of Nuclear Site Licence Arrangements and reviewing their effective implementation via the programme of audits and inspections.
• Management of team resources, budgets, and development of the team
- Adequate finance management of Licensing Team
- Competent and cooperative staff that satisfy all qualitative and quantitative requirements to achieve the necessary output of the department.
• Member of the CNO Management Team and are expected to share ideas and improve the ways of working and the working environment.
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What do you need to be great at this role?
• Degree or MSc in Engineering or Science or equivalent.
• Leadership & Management training
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) Occupational Safety & Health Diploma (Desirable)
• Process Safety Certificate (Desirable)
• A minimum of 5 years nuclear site experience involving nuclear site license, environmental permit, and other regulatory compliance activities
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of interacting with regulatory bodies, all levels of management and other stakeholders
• Experience of influencing change to drive safety improvements.
• B016 Chief Nuclear Officer (to deputise only)
• B105 Line Manager (Control and Supervision)
• B132 CMP Peer Reviewer (Nuclear Safety)
• B133 NB MOC Peer ReviewerB302 Process Owner
• The Job Holder will be expected to hold an emergency role, which may be an on-call roll, and achieve and maintain competency in that role in addition to their normal duties.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and motivational skills and interpersonal skills in order to encourage, develop and facilitate team working.
• Effective in building and maintaining excellent working relationships with external stakeholders, particularly ONR and the Environment Agency.
• Able to plan work in the short to medium term in accordance with the Company strategic direction and consistent with the overall Urenco Business Plan.
• Seeks, gives and receives advice and challenge in a positive and constructive manner and collaborates towards identifying solutions.
• In-depth understanding of Capenhurst Arrangements for compliance with its Nuclear Site Licence, Environmental Permits, security requirements and protection of assets.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Capenhurst Management System.
• Thorough understanding of the hazards and risk associated with all operations on the Capenhurst Site.
• To have a thorough understanding of all phases of complex nuclear & chemical projects from initiation through to routine operation
• Appreciation of the Regulator’s approach to Inspection & Engagement (eg TAGs and TIGs)
• Knowledge of investigation techniques and root cause analysis
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft office applications and broad understanding of plant control systems.
• Proficient in report writing and presentation skills.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and thats just the start.

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So, you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating, and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Please be aware that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.

Our Promise
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.??
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.