Radiological Protection Team Leader

Radiological Protection Team Leader

Are you experienced in leading and managing teams to develop and implement radiological protection programs in line with industry best practices? Are you confident in overseeing the training and competency development of Radiological Protection Technicians to ensure operational readiness? Are you skilled in providing strategic guidance and practical solutions for radiological safety, including equipment procurement and procedural development?

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

The Opportunity

As our next Radiological Protection Team Leader (RPTL), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational radiological protection capability at Hinkley Point C (HPC). This dynamic position involves leading the radiological protection technician programme, managing the pre-operational Radiological Protection Technicians, and ensuring their readiness for the challenges of an operational environment.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary starting from £53,000 depending on knowledge, skills and experience 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

With a focus on both practical arrangements, such as equipment and facilities, and the training and competency of the team, the RPTL will oversee the development of HPC’s radiological monitoring capability. Drawing on their hands-on experience in workplace radiological monitoring, the RPTL will provide expert guidance, mentoring, and coaching to trainees and apprentices, ensuring they are fully prepared for operational readiness. Additional roles and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the competency of Radiological Protection Technicians, ensuring the team receives appropriate training aligned with the project's work scope and phases.
• Develop and validate radiological protection work instructions, procedures, monitoring programmes, and training to maintain high operational standards.
• Provide expert advice and guidance for specifying and procuring radiological protection facilities and equipment within assigned responsibilities.
• Supervise radiological monitoring and services during construction, commissioning, and operational phases, ensuring a robust radiological safety culture is upheld.
• Coordinate and perform radiological monitoring tasks to support HPC construction and commissioning teams, including flexibility to work night shifts when required.
• Promote UK best practices in radiological protection by participating in benchmarking activities and peer reviews to enhance project development.

Who you are

With a strong foundation as a qualified Radiation Protection Technician or Health Physics Monitor, you bring valuable expertise and practical experience to the table. Your ability to develop and implement new processes showcases your proactive approach and adaptability in dynamic environments will be essential. Having worked on a nuclear licensed site, you are well-versed in maintaining compliance and operational excellence. Additionally, your experience managing inventories of instruments, radioactive sources, and other radiological protection equipment highlights your attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Additional desirable requirements for this role include:

• Hold a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Radiological Protection or Health Physics Monitoring (e.g., Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 Diploma, or Level 2 Underpinning Knowledge Certificate).
• Practical experience working with Pressurised Water Reactors (PWRs), showcasing specialised industry knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead projects or programs, preferably within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Expertise in developing, implementing, and reviewing practical radiation protection systems, including work instructions, procedures, monitoring programs, and training initiatives.
• Previously appointed as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), demonstrating leadership in radiological safety.

Applications for this role close: Sunday 2nd February

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