Health Physics Surveyor

NUVIA UK; Halkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVIA UK is looking for a skilled Health Physics Surveyor to ensure safety compliance in nuclear facilities. The role includes monitoring radiation levels, training new staff, and applying control methods in hazardous environments. Employee benefits include a robust pension scheme, private healthcare, and flexible working options.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible hybrid & agile working

Qualifications

• Experience working within a radiological environment.
• Good working knowledge of the Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRRs).
• Ability to perform safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological monitoring and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train and mentor new recruits in HP Surveyor duties.
• Advise on radiological conditions and safety assessments.

Skills

Radiation Safety Practice

Radiation Protection

Health Physics Monitoring

IRRs Knowledge

Rad Monitoring Experience

Education

City and Guilds in Radiation Safety Practice – Stage 1

NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection

Level 5 Health Physics Monitoring

Level 3 Health Physics Monitoring

Job description

Location: Caithness, Scotland

Salary: £30,084 - £39,962 (DOE)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Health Physics Surveyor to join our team at NUVIA.

About the Role

• Function and source checking of various radiation protection instrumentation.
• Carry out radiological monitoring within nuclear facilities, ensuring accurate readings and recordings.
• Count and assess air samples from various designations.
• Advise the working party on radiological conditions and maintain the principles of ALARP.
• Monitor in high hazard environments including designated Supervised areas, R2, R3, R4 / C0, C2, C3, C4.
• Ensure compliance with permits and complete work safety assessments.
• Set up, maintain, and de-classify radiation and contamination-controlled areas.
• Maintain safety and compliance under site licence conditions, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Apply appropriate control methods when handling activated or contaminated items.
• Perform radiological monitoring during events or emergencies.
• Train and mentor new recruits in the full range of HP Surveyor duties.
• Report to the Health Physics Charge Hand / Supervisor / Site Manager / Package Manager.

Occupational Skills and Qualifications

• City and Guilds in Radiation Safety Practice – Stage 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in Radiation Protection.
• Level 5 Health Physics Monitoring (NDA).
• Level 3 Health Physics Monitoring (EDF).
• Good working knowledge of the IRRs.
• Experience working within a radiological environment.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

Employee Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology, and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell, and carry over up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• Partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible hybrid & agile working

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, is a global company operating on highly regulated, sensitive nuclear and industrial sites. We work across sectors including nuclear energy, civil and military defence, healthcare, environment, and scientific research and development. With over 70 years of nuclear heritage, NUVIA has played a key role in some of the industry's most technically challenging projects, ensuring safety and performance to build a safer, cleaner, and sustainable world.

Currently working across all NDA and EDF sites in the UK, expanding in the defense sector, and partnering in new build projects, it's an exciting time to join our growing company with a solid foundation and bright future!

Entité

NUVIA, une branche de VINCI, est le plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP au monde. Elle est particulièrement impliquée dans le cycle de vie complet des installations nucléaires, du nouveau build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation. Avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde, NUVIA est en croissance constante, recrutant en moyenne 100 talents par an. Nous recherchons actuellement de nouveaux talents pour soutenir notre croissance.