Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection:
January 2026
Aim of inspection
The aim of this inspection was to gain confidence in the licensee’s processes, arrangements and tools for managing deviations, requirements, commitments and actions.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC17 - Management systems - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
This inspection focused on the licensee’s processes, arrangements and tools for managing deviations, requirements, commitments and actions.It included a review of relevant management system arrangements supplied by NNB GenCo (HPC) in advance of and during the inspection, in addition to discussions with members of the NNB GenCo (HPC) organisation, to provide confidence that:
- Processes are in place to identify, track and manage deviations, requirements, commitments and actions.
- Sufficient technical and organisational capability is in place to support the processes;
- Effective IT tools are in place to control the risks associated with the various items; and
- A programme of oversight and assurance activities has been developed and is being delivered.
The inspection was undertaken at the Hinkley Point C (HPC) site between on the 27 - 29 January 2026. This provided the opportunity to interact with staff who are directly involved in the processes and sample records.
The inspection found areas of good practice and minor shortfalls that NNB Genco (HPC) will be required to address. However, no significant matters were identified as requiring additional regulatory attention.
Conclusion
Based on the evidence sampled, NNB GenCo (HPC) have demonstrated arrangements are established in their management system(s), for the management of deviations, requirements, commitments and actions. Therefore, a GREEN rating has been assigned to the inspection.
The minor areas for improvement identified during the inspection do not warrant a Level 4 Regulatory Issue and will be progressed through future interactions.