Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

westlakesrecruit; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Independent Assurance/Site Inspector in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves conducting inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with nuclear safety and security regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in highly regulated industries, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a degree in a STEM discipline. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting independent inspections and assessments.
• Proven track record in evaluating readiness for major programmes.
• Strong communication skills for reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections of nuclear and radiological safety.
• Report findings to management and regulators.
• Support improvement through feedback.

Skills

nuclear site licence or authorisation conditions

experience in an equivalently regulated industry

managing programmes in regulated environments

engaging senior stakeholders

background in nuclear operations

degree in a STEM discipline

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an Independent Assurance/Site Inspector with a background in a highly regulated sector to be engaged on a permanent basis in Barrow-in-Furness with a hybrid working arrangement. You’ll play a key role in inspecting, assessing, and influencing safety, security, and compliance performance - ensuring activities meet nuclear site licence and authorisation conditions, and that operations are delivered safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections and assessments of nuclear and radiological safety and security.
• Evaluate readiness to progress major programmes through key hold points.
• Report findings clearly to senior management, peers, and regulators.
• Provide challenge and assurance to safety and security committees.
• Support continuous improvement through operational experience feedback.

About You

• nuclear site licence or authorisation conditions, or experience in an equivalently regulated industry (e.g. defence, aerospace, energy, or pharmaceuticals).
• Proven experience managing programmes of work in regulated environments.
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and external regulators.
• Background in nuclear operations, marine engineering, or assurance advantageous.
• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience).

Why We’re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.