Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading organisation in the nuclear sector to recruit a Senior Radiological Assessor to join their growing team, based in Capenhurst.
The Senior Radiological Assessor will act as a Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer for Radiological and Chemotoxic Safety Assessments, taking a lead role in the delivery, review and assurance of safety assessments within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Radiological, Chemotoxic or Nuclear Safety Assessor looking to take on a senior technical position with significant responsibility across safety case delivery and assurance. If you are an experienced Radiological Assessor looking for a senior technical opportunity within the nuclear industry, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Radiological Assessor role
As Senior Radiological Assessor, you will:
- Lead the delivery of Safety Assessments to agreed cost, time and quality requirements.
- Act as Design Authority and Intelligent Customer for externally delivered Safety Assessments.
- Determine appropriate assessment methodologies and ensure assessments are structured effectively and remain fit for purpose.
- Undertake peer reviews of Safety Assessments produced internally and by the supply chain.
- Provide expert technical advice to the site on the detailed content of Safety Cases.
- Maintain and support the application of Safety Case Assessment and Management Procedures.
- Provide Safety Case support and specialist technical input to the site.
- Act as a Tactical Safety Advisor, providing safety advice during emergency response situations.
- Maintain personal accountability for Continuing Professional Development.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of safety assessment processes and practices.
Professional qualifications
- Degree qualified in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
- Previous experience working directly as a Radiological, Chemotoxic or Nuclear Safety Assessor.
- Proven experience as a competent Safety Assessor and Peer Reviewer.
- Detailed knowledge of how specialist disciplines contribute to the development of a Nuclear Safety Case.
- Thorough understanding of the UK regulatory framework and regulatory expectations relating to safety assessments.
- Experience across the different stages of the Safety Case lifecycle.
- Experience of working with Safety Cases from other nuclear licensees would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) hazards would be beneficial.
Personal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to assess complex technical information and determine appropriate assessment methodologies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice to a range of stakeholders.
- Confident working as a Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer.
- Able to effectively challenge and peer review technical work produced by others.
- Organised and able to manage assessments against cost, quality and schedule requirements.
- Calm, professional and decisive when providing safety advice during emergency situations.
- Committed to maintaining professional competence and continuing development.
Salary and benefits of the Senior Radiological Assessor role
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Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
- Based in Capenhurst.
- Opportunity to join a growing nuclear safety team.
- Senior technical position with Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer responsibilities.
- Opportunity to work across complex Radiological and Chemotoxic Safety Assessments.
- Exposure to a broad range of nuclear safety case and regulatory activities.
- Long-term career development within the nuclear sector.
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