Labs & Analytical Support Manager

Nuclear Inst; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday Allowance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

Nuclear Inst is seeking a Labs & Analytical Support Manager to oversee the delivery of the analytical programme and lead a specialist team at Dounreay. You will work with customers and regulators to uphold high safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include planning and delivering the programme, ensuring ISO and UKAS compliance, and driving continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience.
• Experience managing programmes and projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver the analytical programme to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor safety, cost, programme and quality performance; implement remedial actions.
• Lead Dounreay staff as a Line Manager and support safe delivery of analytical services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory engagement

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Labs & Analytical Support Manager to manage the delivery of the analytical programme, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to lead a specialist team, work closely with customers and regulators, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

What will you be doing

You will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the analytical programme, ensuring activities are delivered to time, cost and quality requirements. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will oversee laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure customer requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create, implement and maintain the Lifetime Plan and Strategies for the Laboratory Service.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 17020 and maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
• Monitor and report on safety, cost, programme and quality performance, implementing remedial actions where required.
• Lead Dounreay staff as a Line Manager and support the safe delivery of analytical services.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a proactive and organised leader with experience managing analytical, laboratory or technical programmes within a regulated environment. You will be comfortable engaging with customers, regulators, auditors and contractors, while ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to deliver complex programmes and continuously improve service delivery.

Key requirements include:

• Degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Experience managing programmes and projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and accreditation standards.Ability to monitor performance, resolve issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a safety-focused environment.
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to achieving Zero Harm and environmental restoration goals
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Step Up in Your Career - Internal Opportunity

We welcome all internal colleagues to apply, whether you’re ready for a move or just curious about the opportunity.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

It is the applicants responsibility to inform their line manager of their application and we encourage informal conversations before applying, to discuss the role, speak to our Resourcing Specialist, Jacob Weaver: [e-mail]