Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector) in Barrow-in-Furness. You'll oversee inspections and ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits, including a competitive pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Ability to influence senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Performing independent inspection and evaluation of nuclear safety.
• Communicating findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Overseeing Independent Peer Review activities.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions

Experience managing programmes

Ability to engage with senior management

Background in Marine Engineering

Experience in audit and regulation

Education

Degree or equivalent in STEM

Job description

Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Full Job Description

Job Title: Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

What you’ll be doing:

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

Your skills and experiences:

1. Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions, security regulations, or equivalent regulated industry experience.
2. Experience managing programmes in the nuclear or highly regulated industries.
3. Ability to engage with and influence senior management and regulators.
4. Background in Marine Engineering, Nuclear Plant Operations, or Nuclear Submarine Build & Commissioning.
5. Degree or equivalent in STEM.
6. Experience in audit and regulation.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension, enhanced leave, and a Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, and discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Independent Nuclear Assurance Team

This team acts as the internal regulator for the Submarines business, providing an evidence-based independent view of nuclear and radiological safety and security performance, influencing change across all levels of the business.

Roles involve diverse activities, from on-board inspections to executive interviews, with relocation support available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and supports your growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity in our recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security vetting and residency criteria. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.