Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Great British Energy - Nuclear’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had been selected as the preferred bidder to build the UK’s first SMRs, following a technology selection process that began in 2023.
Great British Energy - Nuclear is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace.
TheIntegrated Management System (IMS) Senior Specialist plays a vital role in supporting and enabling the development implementation and update of the Integrated Management System for GBE-N as the developer, Nuclear Site Licensee and duty holder of a small modular reactor (SMR) power station.
You will work closely with Project Teams, functions, and internal stakeholders to ensure that the IMS is developed and embedded effectively. Your work will directly contribute to improving safety, performance, and reliability across the SMR programme. The IMS will contribute towards compliance with Nuclear site licence conditions particularly LC17, as well as Environmental Permit Conditions and other expectations.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Support and enable the development of the IMS and ensuring that it is delivered to the point of use for all stakeholders, to develop familiarisation and implementation training for the project.
- Be the management system subject matter expert and advisor for nominated elements of the management system, supporting process owners etc in the development and implementation of arrangements
- Ensure that effective processes are developed and implemented to deliver right first time to and defect free, and in conjunction with the Head of Quality & Management Systems, provide training and put measures in place to support this.
- Support delivery of an effective management system audit programme is in place and delivered to determine the implementation and effectiveness of the IMS.
- Undertake audits to ensure compliance with the IMS.
- Develop Suitably Qualified Experienced Person (SQEP) requirements in relation to the IMS.
- Assist in developing specific project / task quality plans
- Undertake assurance that the Quality Plan is being followed and that requirements are being met
- Support the development of either Project or Business Stream Quality strategies and plans and the implementation of measurement frameworks across the scope of services and full IPT Scope
- Provide quality improvement performance measures and recommendations and share best practice.
- To act as a subject matter expert for management systems and certification across the GBE-N functions, projects and supply chain.
- Prepare project and/or business quality reports as required
- Support the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
- Undertake specific investigations and/or report on quality related issues as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
- Experience of developing IMS/Quality systems within a Nuclear site licence environment.
- Knowledge of developing and auditing management systems to ISO 9001,14001,45001 and 27001.
- Expertise within business process mapping and business architecture modelling.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Site Licencing process and licence conditions.
- Practical experience in quality management in a relevant business environment
- Experience of building a quality management framework & KPI measurement
- Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
- Has good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management
- Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function
- Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work
- Can demonstrate initiative and resilience
- Understanding of digital approach to Quality and the use of digital systems to manage an IMS
Qualifications
- Lead Auditor certification to ISO 9001 and preferably 14001 and/or 45001
- Member of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), Chartered Quality Practitioner (Desirable)
- Qualifications in Quality management (Desirable)
- Degree level Qualification in engineering, science or Business Administration subject (Desirable)
Please note, this role may require candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of National Security Vetting.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If your experience is not an exact match but you believe you have the skills, knowledge and potential to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply.
Please complete our short application form to apply for this role. If shortlisted, one of our Talent Attraction Leads will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail. Good luck with your application!
At GBE-N, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you require any support or adjustments to help you with your application, please contact us at recruitment@greatbritishnuclear.uk, and we will be happy to provide assistance.