Independent Oversight Inspector

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Independent Oversight Inspector to enhance regulatory confidence in operational safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the nuclear sector and a proven track record of driving performance improvements. Benefits include generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, and support for personal development.

Benefits

Starting annual leave of 25 days

Bonus scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with all levels within an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of nuclear, environmental, and security regulations.
• Understanding of UK nuclear operator requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review the effectiveness of assurance models.
• Produce periodic reports on Independent Assurance function activities.

Skills

Extensive experience in the nuclear industry or high-hazard regulated industries

Ability to influence change

Investigation techniques

Strong planning and program management abilities

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

Position: Independent Oversight Inspector

Location: Capenhurst, UK

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description

We are seeking an Independent Oversight Inspector to provide effective independent internal challenge, ensuring increased regulator confidence in UUK's safe, environmentally responsible, and secure operations. This role reports to the Head of Independent Oversight and involves assessing the adequacy and implementation of the site's arrangements.

At Urenco, we offer opportunities to develop your potential through market-leading training, mentoring, and coaching from industry experts. If you meet some but not all criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programmed or ad hoc surveillance and interventions to ensure regulatory compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Advise on the readiness of the licensee to commence or continue activities, including the release of Hold Points.
• Review the effectiveness of assurance models such as self-verification, audits, and inspections.
• Maintain regulatory compliance through liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Benchmark performance with other site licensees and identify good practices.
• Gather intelligence to inform audit and inspection priorities.
• Produce periodic reports on the activities of the Independent Assurance function.
• Recommend proportionate actions to enforce standards.
• Attend safety meetings to assure governance arrangements.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in the nuclear industry or other high-hazard regulated industries.
• Proven ability to influence change and drive performance improvements.
• Experience interacting with all levels within an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of nuclear, environmental, chemo-toxic, transport, safeguards, and security regulations.
• Understanding of UK nuclear operator requirements and regulatory enforcement models.
• Knowledge of site operations, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Investigation techniques and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong planning and program management abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement support requirements.

What We Offer

• Starting annual leave of 25 days, increasing with service, plus 13 flexible days.
• Family-friendly policies, bonus scheme, pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private medical and dental cover, flexible benefits including life assurance and income protection.
• Support for learning and development, mandatory health and safety courses, and tailored training.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a global company, we value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an open workplace where every voice is heard. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment upon request.