Radiological Protection Engineer

Radiological Protection Engineer

Are you passionate about radiological safety? Are you excited about influencing the future of radiological protection? Are you suited to working with diverse teams and implementing projects from initiation to completion? Are you capable of adapting to changing project requirements in a dynamic environment?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Radiological Protection Engineer here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As our next Radiological Protection Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing the operational radiological protection capability across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. Your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from design and construction to commissioning and operation. You will ensure compliance with legal requirements and NNB policies while striving for world-class standards by benchmarking against industry leaders and programmes such as WANO, IAEA, and INPO. Your expertise and dedication will be vital in achieving excellence in radiological protection for the HPC project.

Pay, benefits and culture

In addition to offering a salary range of £52,000 - £67,000 depending on experience, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.

At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us.  If you would like to talk about adjustments, or support you may need, please note this within your application.

We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.

What you will be doing…

In this role, you will focus on developing procedures, building training programmes and specifying equipment to deliver a world class radiological protection programme for HPC operations. You’ll work alongside a diverse team, each bringing unique skills and experience to the table. This dynamic position will allow you to contribute across various radiological protection workstreams, enabling opportunities for professional development. You'll be responsible for delivering and continuously improving the programme, providing radiological protection advice to drive success. Principal responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordination and delivery of your workstreams within the Pre-Operations Radiological Protection programme and business plan to ensure full compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Supporting the development and implementation of radiological protection standards, training programmes, facilities and equipment for the operational power station.
• Liaising with external stakeholders, including regulators and industry working groups, to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Providing on-site support at the HPC construction site during construction, commissioning, and operations to maintain high standards of radiological safety.
• Ensuring the HPC project adapts to UK-specific issues related to radiological protection, including best practices and legislation.
• Embedding best practices across the project, fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation for radiological protection and beyond.
• Contributing to the development of the Pre-Operations organisation, serving as an ambassador for the organisation and its aims in all activities.

Who you are…

We are looking for you to ideally hold a degree (or equivalent) in a science-related discipline and bring practical experience with an understanding of radiological protection principles, either within nuclear power plant operations or transferable experience from another industry. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing arrangements to meet the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. You will:

• Possess a technical foundation in radiological protection balanced with a pragmatic mindset.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude and readiness to apply knowledge flexibly.
• Bring high energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing project environment.
• Have a forward-thinking attitude with the ability to plan ahead and think innovatively.
• Hold strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships.

Applications for this role close: Sunday 21st July 

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