Mark Ealing Consulting
Strategic advisory for the UK nuclear sector
Helping organisations navigate the nuclear market with confidence — from supply chain entry and regulatory readiness to M&A integration and programme strategy.
Chartered Engineer | SC Cleared | Full nuclear lifecycle experience
The UK nuclear sector is growing.
Is your organisation ready?
Sizewell C is under construction. Hinkley Point C is in advanced build. The SMR programme is accelerating. Defence nuclear investment continues to expand.
For organisations across the supply chain, this is a generational opportunity. But the nuclear sector doesn’t open its doors easily. The regulatory environment is demanding, safety culture expectations are exacting, and the relationships that unlock opportunities take time and credibility to build.
I help organisations navigate that journey — so you can move faster, avoid costly missteps, and compete for nuclear work with confidence.
how i help
Helping companies enter or expand within the UK nuclear supply chain.
• Market assessment & opportunity identification across civil & defence nuclear
• Nuclear readiness evaluation & gap analysis
• Go-to-market strategy, positioning, & customer engagement planning
• Introductions & relationship facilitation within the nuclear ecosystem
For: engineering & manufacturing companies seeking nuclear work; international companies entering the UK market; adjacent-sector companies diversifying.
Nuclear Market Entry & Growth Strategy
Building the capability, culture, & systems required to operate credibly in the nuclear sector.
• Nuclear safety culture assessment & development
• Competency framework design, SQEP definitions, & professional development pathways
• Quality assurance system development aligned to nuclear standards
• Regulatory compliance readiness (ONR, NRC, & international frameworks)
For: supply chain companies preparing for nuclear contracts; tier 1 contractors building nuclear divisions; companies acquired
Organisational Readiness for Nuclear
Supporting acquisitions and integrations in nuclear instrumentation, monitoring, and services.
• Target identification and market landscape assessment
• Technical and commercial due diligence
• Post-acquisition integration planning and execution
• Cultural harmonisation and safety culture integration
For: PE-backed groups acquiring nuclear businesses; corporate groups building nuclear portfolios; international groups entering the UK nuclear market.
M&A Advisory — Nuclear Sector
Senior advisory support on major nuclear programmes and transformation initiatives.
• Programme strategy and governance design
• Stakeholder engagement and regulatory relationship management
• Change management and organisational transformation
• Independent strategic and technical reviews
For: nuclear operators, tier 1 contractors, government bodies, and programme delivery organisations.
Strategic Programme Advisory
how i work
Every engagement starts with a conversation. I’ll listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest assessment of where I can add value — and where I can’t.
From there, I typically work in three phases:
1
Understand
Diagnostic assessment of your current position, capability gaps, and strategic objectives. Evidence-based, not assumptions.
You get clarity on where you stand and what needs to change.
2
Design
Clear, practical recommendations with prioritised actions, realistic timescales, and measurable outcomes.
Strategy that can actually be delivered — not a slide deck that sits on a shelf.
3
Deliver
Hands-on support through implementation. I stay involved until the work is embedded and delivering results.
You get real change, not just advice.
Engagements range from short-term strategic reviews (2–4 weeks) to longer advisory partnerships (3–6 months). I’m flexible on format and always focused on outcomes.
why work with me
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I’ve built a nuclear business from scratch — I know what it takes because I’ve done it
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I’ve worked across the full nuclear fuel cycle, from reactor instrumentation to waste management
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I’ve secured long-term contracts with EDF, Rolls-Royce, and AWE
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I’ve led M&A due diligence and integration in nuclear — multiple times
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I’ve built safety culture, competency frameworks, and organisational capability from the ground up
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I hold SC clearance and Chartered Engineer status
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I’m currently active in the sector, advising clients across nuclear and defence
This isn’t theoretical knowledge. It’s hard-won experience from years of doing the work.
