Independent Nuclear Assurance (Principal Inspector) in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria

Energy Jobline CVL; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is recruiting for an Independent Assurance/Site Inspector based in Barrow-in-Furness. This permanent role involves conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of nuclear regulations and experience in regulated environments. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of nuclear site licence or authorisation conditions.
• Proven experience managing programmes of work in regulated environments.
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections and assessments of nuclear and radiological safety.
• Evaluate readiness to progress major programmes through key hold points.
• Report findings clearly to senior management and regulators.

Skills

Understanding of nuclear site licence or authorisation conditions

Experience in regulated environments

Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

Knowledge of nuclear operations or marine engineering

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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:

• Strong understanding of 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.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.