Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector)

Junior Advertising; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking an Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector) to ensure compliance and safety in nuclear operations. The role involves overseeing inspections, evaluating safety performance, and communicating findings to various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in highly regulated environments and possess a degree in a STEM field. The position offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a Nuclear or Highly Regulated Environment.
• Ability to provide influential solutions.
• Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions or security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain delivery of independent inspection and surveillance of nuclear work.
• Evaluate nuclear safety and security performance against legislation.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Methodical approach

Education

Degree or equivalent in STEM subjects

Job description

Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector)

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Job Title: Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior 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 role.

Salary: Competitive

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Maintaining the delivery of independent inspection, surveillance, and concurrence of nuclear work on facilities, plant, equipment, and nuclear support services, both on-board and on-site.
2. Evaluating nuclear and radiological safety and security performance against relevant legislation to assess compliance levels.
3. Supervised inspection and assessment to progress submarine build and projects within the Site Redevelopment Programme through the Hold Point Control process.
4. Communicating inspection conclusions and findings to stakeholders at all levels, including regulators, board members, and senior managers.
5. Supporting independent assessments of business emergency exercises and providing feedback for improvement.
6. Providing oversight and challenge to safety and security committees to ensure due process and safety integrity.
7. Developing and maintaining individual Assurance Plans aligned with key projects and programmes.
8. Overseeing Independent Peer Review of safety documentation.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience or knowledge in a Nuclear or Highly Regulated Environment, or within a Quality or Safety role.
• Ability to confront challenges and provide influential solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and methodical in approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in auditing inspections.
• Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions or security regulations.
• Experience in submarine build, testing, and commissioning.
• Degree or equivalent in STEM subjects.

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

About the Team: As part of the Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department, the Independent Nuclear Assurance team acts as an internal regulator, providing an evidence-based independent view of safety and security performance, influencing change across the business.

Why Join Us? Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We support your potential and accommodate disabilities or health conditions with reasonable adjustments. Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, including security vetting and residency requirements.

Closing Date: 3rd June 2025. Apply early as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.