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

Alongside a salary starting from £52,393 based on knowledge, skills and experiences and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d 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’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

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.
• Flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing project environment.
• Forward-thinking attitude with the ability to plan ahead and think innovatively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships.

Applications for this role close: Sunday 26th January 2025

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