Nuclear Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Specialist

Programme & Governance

• Support GDA programme governance: reporting, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and document traceability.
• Track and manage GDA issues, assumptions, and dependencies using formal systems (e.g., IRIS/Assurance registers).
• Provide regular updates to the Project Steering Committee and senior leadership on regulatory progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (BEng/BSc) in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or a related technical discipline.
• Chartered Member of an Engineering Institution e.g. (IMechE, IET) or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience leading nuclear regulatory submissions or design licensing processes (GDA, Site Licensing, Environmental Permitting, etc.).
• Solid understanding of the UK GDA framework and expectations of ONR, EA, and NRW.
• Can demonstrate ability to interpret Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs), Technical Assessment Guides (TAGs), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards.
• Demonstrated stakeholder-management and communication skills — able to interface effectively with regulators, government, and vendor organisations.
• Experience in technical leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Fellow of an Engineering Institution e.g. (IMechE, IET) or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience working on advanced nuclear technologies (SMRs, AMRs, or fusion).
• Experience managing interfaces between UK and international regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with ALARP principles, probabilistic safety assessment, and safety justification methodologies.
• Experience leading or contributing to public consultation and transparency activities in regulated environments.
• Experience of new nuclear power plant application in other territories e.g. USA NRC
• Project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ or PMP).

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinker with effective leadership and influencing skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a rigorous approach to technical assurance.
• Experienced under pressure with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Skilled communicator, able to explain complex regulatory and technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and able to work across teams, with a commitment to mentoring and knowledge-sharing.

Working at Frazer-Nash

One of our core values at Frazer-Nash is that we value our people. We help them to find work that they enjoy and that allows then to continuously grow and develop, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Where possible we encourage cross-sector and cross-discipline working to allow skill sets to be transferred and to encourage sharing of best practice from different sectors.

We empower experienced leaders to broaden their impact — whether that’s shaping strategic direction, driving high-value client programmes, or supporting the growth of emerging sectors. We offer the freedom to steer your career in the direction that excites you most: deepening your standing as a recognised technical authority, leading and developing high-performing teams, or accelerating business growth through sector leadership. You’ll have the autonomy to make meaningful decisions, backed by a supportive environment that enables you to excel.

Benefits:

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.