We support new nuclear and SMR programs from early decisions through consent and delivery readiness — helping projects become approvable, financeable and ready to deliver.
Why us
New nuclear programs depend on the quality of early decisions. The most critical challenges emerge in siting, permitting, licensing pathways, governance, and early program design – extending through operational engineering support and ongoing modifications
AECOM partners with clients from initial decision-making through consent and delivery readiness. We integrate environmental assessment, regulatory strategy, engineering design support, community engagement and program controls alongside reactor developers, utilities and delivery partners — helping programs scale from First of a Kind (FOAK) projects into repeatable delivery models.
Our services
- Site selection and feasibility aligned to regulatory and environmental requirements
- Approvals pathways: planning, consenting, licensing and permitting strategies for FOAK programs
- Engineering and Design support from inception to plant operation, obsolescence and modifications
- Community and stakeholder engagement to enable consent
- Program governance, Program Management Office (PMO) and delivery readiness
- Fleet level planning for repeatable deployment
- Program readiness support for emerging technologies, including fusion — applying the same early siting, consent and delivery model capability required for SMRs and new build.
Outcomes for clients
- Accelerated progress through siting and permitting
- Reduced FOAK uncertainty
- Clear governance and delivery models
- Programs that are consented, financeable and ready to deliver
- Clear, regulator ready pathways that reduce rework and schedule risk