Licensing manager - Ministerie van KGG

We are open to both Dutch and English candidates.

Description

The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) works with its partners to build a cleaner and stronger Netherlands. It does so by working toward a climate neutral society and by investing in people, innovation, and sustainable energy. This allows us to seize opportunities for a sustainable future and ensure that everyone can contribute, now and in the years ahead.

The Dutch government has decided to build at least two new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands. To take concrete steps toward developing these plants, the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) has established a dedicated project organization: the Nuclear Energy Organization Netherlands (NEO NL).

The mandate given to this project organization is to bring together all the expertise required for the tendering, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the plants, and to develop NEO NL into an independent entity. This entity will operate at arm’s length from the Ministry and will be responsible for delivering the nuclear power plants on behalf of the Ministry.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the full licensing and permitting process related to the development of new nuclear facilities. You will contribute to one or more (sub-)projects focused on preparing, structuring, and submitting the required regulatory documentation and approvals. As the interim Manager Licensing, you act as the key strategic and technical interface between internal engineering teams, external experts, and regulatory authorities. You ensure that all designs, specifications, and documentation comply with national and international nuclear regulations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including experts in nuclear safety, civil engineering, electrical systems, and system integration. You will coordinate the review and approval cycles, translate technical requirements into licensing documentation, and monitor the progress of submissions to regulatory bodies.

Your assignment will be to, play a central role in building the licensing team. You will develop the structure, processes, and working methods needed to manage the licensing workflow effectively and compliantly. At the same time, you will familiarize yourself with the technological challenges of the nuclear power plant components relevant to your area of expertise, enabling you to guide the requirements and regulatory alignment.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the licensing and permitting strategy for nuclear development projects.

• Coordinate all interactions with regulatory agencies and authorities. Structure, prepare, and manage licensing documents and compliance reports.

• Act as the bridge between engineering teams and regulatory frameworks.

• Coordinate internal and external review and approval processes.

• Ensure consistency between design documentation and licensing requirements.

• Build and manage the licensing team from the project’s initiation.

• Develop processes and systems to ensure efficient licensing management.

• Contribute to managing technical risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What do we ask?

• Completed university (Master’s level).

• At least 10 years of experience in industry, energy and/or infrastructural projects.

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and compliance requirements for large infrastructure or energy-generation projects, with specific experience in at least 3 different projects over the past 5 years.

• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities, technical experts, and external consultants within the context of licensing or permitting processes, with at least 3 successfully completed projects in the last 5 years.

• Ability to interpret and translate technical design information into clear regulatory documentation and compliance deliverables, with demonstrated success in at least 3 projects within the last 2 years.

• Understanding of European and/or national regulatory requirements relevant to nuclear facilities, energy generation, or critical infrastructure, with proven application in at least 2 relevant projects.

• Experience working with regulated electrical, mechanical, or structural systems; understanding of industry standards or regulatory codes

• Familiarity with nuclear safety requirements, quality assurance standards, or equivalent regulatory environments and experience in nuclear licensing.

• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder review cycles and managing documentation flows in structured, regulated environments.

Information 

Start: January 2026

Hours: 36 - 40 hrs

Length: at least 6 months with option to extend

Interested?

Please send us your resume, including contact details and availability, no later than Tuesday, the 8th of December, 3.00 PM. We will than let you know promptly how we will proceed with your interest in this interim assignment.

Contact

For more information about this assignment, you can contact Leonie van Hove, Managing Consultant Interim Management, at +31 6 45 39 02 31 or l.vanhove@berenschot.nl.