Regulatory and Compliance Officer - Nuclear

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Support coordination across regulatory, compliance and operational interfaces for the Hinkley Point C nuclear commissioning programme.

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Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Regulatory and Compliance Officer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The HPC Commissioning Programme is expanding as it begins commissioning HPC, the first nuclear power station to be built in the UK in a generation.

As a key member of the CommOps team, you'll support coordination across regulatory, compliance and operational interfaces to enable successful project delivery. Working closely with engineering, operational, contractor and project stakeholders, you'll help ensure CommOps activities are undertaken safely, efficiently and in accordance with governance requirements. Your ability to influence, communicate and drive collaboration will be fundamental to maintaining alignment and achieving commissioning readiness.

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service.

Key responsibilities will include:

Building effective relationships with stakeholders across project teams, operational organisations, contractors, regulatory and licensing functions to support successful commissioning outcomes
Supporting the coordination of regulatory and compliance activities, ensuring commissioning arrangements align with governance requirements and industry best practice
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to identify challenges, manage risks and implement practical solutions
Supporting the delivery of CommOps programmes by facilitating communication, coordination and alignment across multiple workstreams
Providing guidance within the CommOps environment, promoting high standards of regulatory safety, quality and performance
Supporting the monitoring progress, compliance and readiness activities to ensure commitments are delivered effectively and safely
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned to strengthen future performance

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant subject i.e. Business Administration
Previous experience supporting project coordination and delivery in a highly regulated industry
Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels effectively

How we rate this

Regulatory and Compliance Officer - Nuclear at Wood rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Regulatory and Compliance Officer - Nuclear is an open job at Wood.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Wood. Apply on Wood

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