Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking an Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector) to ensure safety and compliance on-site. The role involves performing inspections, assessing capabilities, and influencing safety performance. Candidates should have a strong background in nuclear regulations and experience in regulated industries. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and relocation support for eligible roles.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working on nuclear licensed sites or in regulated industries.
• Experience as Nuclear Plant Operator or in Nuclear Submarine Build & Commissioning.
• Experience in Audit & Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Performing independent inspection and surveillance of nuclear work.
• Communicating inspection findings to stakeholders.
• Overseeing safety/security committees.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions

Experience managing programs in regulated industries

Ability to engage and influence senior management

Education

Degree or equivalent in STEM subjects

Job description

Job Title:

Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

Competitive

What you'll be doing:

1. Performing independent inspection, surveillance, and concurrence of nuclear work on facilities, plant, equipment, and nuclear support services, on-board and on-site to evaluate nuclear and radiological safety and security performance at Barrow.
2. Inspecting and assessing the business's capability to progress submarine builds and projects in the Site Redevelopment Programme through the Hold Point Control process.
3. Inspecting the business against relevant legislation to assess compliance levels.
4. Communicating inspection findings and conclusions to stakeholders at all levels, including regulators, senior managers, and peers.
5. Assessing emergency arrangements exercises and providing feedback.
6. Overseeing safety/security committees to ensure due process and safety integrity.
7. Maintaining oversight of Peer Review activities related to safety documentation.
8. Developing and deploying an effective Operational Experience feedback system for the Barrow site.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions and experience working on nuclear licensed sites or in regulated industries.
• Experience managing programs within the nuclear or similar highly regulated industries.
• Ability to engage and influence senior management and regulators.

Desirable:

• Marine Engineering Submariner background.
• Experience as Nuclear Plant Operator or in Nuclear Submarine Build & Commissioning.
• Degree or equivalent in STEM subjects.
• Experience in Audit & Regulation.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Independent Nuclear Assurance Team:

Works as part of a team reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, acting as an internal regulator, delivering inspection programs, and influencing safety and security performance across the business.

Additional Information:

Opportunities for varied work, including on-board inspections and high-level interviews. Relocation support available for eligible roles. We promote an inclusive culture valuing diversity and merit. Security and export restrictions apply; applicants must meet security vetting standards. Closing date: 9th June 2025.