Licensing Officer Assistant - Varese, Italia in Ispra

Province of Varese, Italy | Full on-site presence | Full-time

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.
Within our Decommissioning & Waste Management Programme, we support complex projects involving facilities in operation and decommissioning, licensing documentation, regulatory compliance and safety-related technical coordination. This role offers the opportunity to build practical experience in a highly regulated technical environment, working closely with experienced licensing, radiation protection and waste management professionals.

The opportunity

We are looking for a junior or early-career Licensing Officer Assistant to join our Licensing team within the Decommissioning & Waste Management Programme in the Province of Varese. In this role, you will support the preparation, organization and review of licensing documentation for facilities in operation and decommissioning, under the supervision of senior staff.

You will work closely with licensing, radiation protection, decommissioning and waste management professionals, contributing to technical files, periodic reports, safety documentation, clearance dossiers and environmental licensing processes. The role is suitable for candidates with a solid engineering background who are motivated to develop experience in licensing, regulatory compliance and safety documentation.

How you will make an impact

• Licensing documentation: Support the preparation of licensing files, periodic reports, technical notes and supporting annexes for facilities within the programme.
• Technical inputs and coordination: Collect, organize and verify technical information required for licensing and safety documentation, working with multidisciplinary specialists.
• Regulatory and safety support: Assist senior colleagues in preparing clearance dossiers, responses to competent authorities and inputs for safety analyses.
• Environmental licensing: Contribute to environmental permitting and EIA-related activities for decommissioning and interim waste storage projects.
• Document control and project follow-up: Maintain licensing records, support document reviews, track review and approval timelines, and prepare summaries, meeting notes and internal technical briefs.

The team around you

You will be part of the Licensing team within the Decommissioning & Waste Management Programme, working on technical documentation and regulatory support for nuclear, decommissioning and waste management facilities.

The culture: structured, collaborative and focused on learning from experienced technical professionals.
The projects: licensing, safety documentation, environmental permitting and technical coordination for facilities in operation and decommissioning.
The opportunity: a strong entry point into licensing and regulatory compliance within a complex, highly regulated technical environment.

What you will bring to the role

We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

• MSc in Nuclear Engineering is preferred; other engineering backgrounds may be considered where there is relevant exposure to the nuclear field, even if limited.
• Junior or early-career profile, typically 0–3 years of experience, or up to around 5–6 years where the experience is relevant to licensing, safety, environmental or nuclear fields.
• Basic knowledge, ideally acquired through university education, of licensing and regulatory frameworks applicable to nuclear, decommissioning or waste management facilities.
• Understanding of safety principles, environmental permitting processes and technical documentation workflows for complex industrial facilities.
• Italian and English at B2 level or above are required.
• Methodical working style, strong attention to detail, good analytical skills, clear written communication and willingness to learn within a multidisciplinary team.

We do not expect you to know everything. We are looking for curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn. From day one, you will contribute to real projects, receive guidance from experienced professionals and progressively build your technical confidence in licensing, regulatory compliance and safety documentation.

Life at WSP

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage new ideas, growth and development in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €27,000 - €30,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.

Local benefits

In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional growth.

• Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.
• Supplementary healthcare coverage.
• Professional registration support, where applicable.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Public transport and mobility support.
• Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience and motivations.
• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant technical colleagues to explore your academic background, documentation experience, technical understanding and motivation for the role.
• Final conversation: Where relevant, a final discussion to review the scope of the role, working arrangements and next steps.

Come as you are

We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.

Ready to help shape what’s next?

If you are looking for a role where you can learn, contribute to meaningful technical work and grow your experience in licensing and regulatory compliance, we would love to hear from you.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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