At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide teams in meeting nuclear compliance standards and promote continuous improvement.
- Company: Join Sizewell C, a leader in sustainable energy for Britain.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in auditing and engineering/construction environments is essential.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 70000 £ per year.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days per week onsite)
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Salary: £62,500 - £70,000 per annum - dependent on experience
- 5% CIP bonus
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee/15% employer
- Ongoing professional development
- Other lifestyle benefits
Closing date: Thursday 6th August 2026.
The Role
In this exciting role, you’ll collaborate with responsible managers to guide staff, contractors, and consultants in adhering to the requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (NSL), planning permissions, environmental consents, and lease obligations. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice, identifying and addressing compliance shortcomings, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll engage in both desk‑based work and active on‑site inspections to ensure compliance standards are met. Compliance assessments, monitoring site activities, producing monthly compliance dashboards, and facilitating self‑assessments for compliance by responsible managers will be key elements of your role. You’ll also be instrumental in educating and mentoring the Sizewell C staff and contract partners on compliance obligations, ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders.
The Skills
We are looking for candidates with experience in auditing (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001) and a background in an engineering or construction environment. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are essential. If you are proactive, detail‑oriented, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Values
- Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
- Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
- Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
- Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
- Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently
Site Nuclear Compliance Officer in Leiston employer: Sizewell C Limited
At Sizewell C, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, we are committed to supporting your professional growth while making a significant impact on the UK's energy infrastructure. Join us in Leiston or Ipswich and be part of a team that values diversity, encourages new ideas, and is dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our ambitious project.
