Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Environmental Consultant (Nuclear)
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Environmental Consultant (Nuclear)
salary range: £61,600 to £92,400 per annum (depending on experience) location: Any FNC Office in the UK
working pattern: Flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites, and working from home
closing date: 1st June 2026 (early application encouraged)
About the Role
The nuclear renaissance is here. From Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), fusion, fuel cycle innovation, and grid-scale resilience—the UK requires environmental specialists, engineers, and systems thinkers to make a national impact.
Your role will involve:
- Tackling pressing environmental challenges in nuclear energy
- Strengthening UK energy security
- Delivering high-quality engineering and consultancy advice
- Shaping the next generation of nuclear capability
Frazer-Nash has over three decades of experience in the nuclear sector, helping clients meet strict regulatory requirements. We support both UK civil nuclear operations and nuclear elements of UK Defence, including infrastructure, platforms, and equipment. Our team has a 15+ year partnership with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
Join a team of sustainability and environmental experts at the forefront of this critical sector.
Key Qualifications
Personal
- Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Relevant professional membership (holding or actively working towards Full/Chartered status)
- Significant experience writing and editing high-quality technical outputs in a consultancy or advisory setting
- Significant experience writing high-quality bids and proposals for consultancy projects
- Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and ability to manage project scope, risks, and costs
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building senior-level working relationships
- Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced consultancy environment
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Technical – Essential
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a) Essential experience in at least two of the following areas:
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Developing Environmental Cases and/or Environmental Safety Cases (ESCs) in a nuclear context
- Demonstrated ability in management arrangements, radioactive waste management, quantification of radiological waste, and sampling techniques
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Extensive knowledge of Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Documents (BREFs)
- Beneficial experience in conducting BAT assessments
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Comprehensive understanding of Radiation Substance Regulations (RSR) environmental permits
- Advantageous experience managing/ delivering nuclear or non-nuclear RSR permit applications (variations, transfers, surrenders)
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Expertise in the Nuclear Justification Process (ionising radiation regulations)
- Demonstratable track record in developing or reviewing nuclear justification documents for new build projects
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Experience in environmental work for Geological Disposal Facilities (UK GDF or international projects)
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Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning Regulations (EIADR)
- Beneficial experience in preparing or reviewing scoping reports and environmental statements for nuclear decommissioning
Technical – Desirable
- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and their application to permitting compliance
- Extensive familiarity with UK and European environmental legislation
- Environmental Permitting Regulations, Industrial Emissions Directive, and other regulations (e.g., DESNZ, Defra, defence regulators)
- Experience engaging with regulators (ONR, EA/NRW/SEPA, DNSR)
- Experience with Installation and Medium Combustion Plant permit applications, variations, transfers, and surrenders
- Knowledge of Development Consent Order (DCO) activities
- Engagement in sustainability, carbon, Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments (LCA), and climate resilience initiatives
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Responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- Act as a technical leader and subject matter expert in nuclear environmental specialist roles, providing specialist knowledge across the Group and wider business
- Lead business development efforts with existing clients and new opportunities
- Deliver complex projects (high technical, multi-disciplinary, high-value, high-risk, or long-duration) ensuring on-time delivery, scope adherence, quality, and budget compliance
- Undertake technical verification reviews and approvals of deliverables, ensuring quality, technical accuracy, and effective client communication
- Coach and mentor junior staff to support their career development
- Stay current on regulatory changes and permitting requirements to ensure compliance for our clients
Additional Considerations
- Candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and must satisfy UK National Security Vetting clearance criteria
Benefits
Frazer-Nash offers a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- 25 days holiday + opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Purpose-driven work culture with a supportive and welcoming environment
- Flexible working options discussed on a case-by-case basis
- Enhanced parental benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Targeted professional development
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare membership
- Performance-linked bonus scheme
- Paid membership fees to a professional institution
- Through targeting attainment of professional membership
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loan for public transport
Further optional benefits tailored to individual personal requirements
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