Nuclear Standards Inspector — Devonport Site

WeServed; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Aviva DigiCare+ access

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday Trading option

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Nuclear Standards Inspector at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. The role focuses on independent oversight of nuclear systems, assuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across maintenance and engineering activities.

You'll work with operational teams to drive compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement, requiring substantial nuclear sector experience and SC security clearance. This is a full-time, on-site post with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in standards inspection within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated, high-hazard industry.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking inspections, audits and independent oversight activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical inspections of work undertaken on Nuclear Steam Raising Plant systems and facilities.
• Providing independent oversight of operational, maintenance and engineering activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures and standards.
• Undertaking audits, inspections and procedural compliance activities within a highly regulated environment.
• Advising stakeholders on nuclear standards, quality requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Supporting nuclear safety, plant integrity and quality assurance activities to enable successful programme delivery.

Education

Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline

Nuclear Standards Inspection Course

PCN Level 2 in Liquid Penetrant Inspection

CSWIP 3.0 Weld Visuals

Welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) training

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Nuclear Standards Inspector at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. The role focuses on independent oversight of nuclear systems, assuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across maintenance and engineering activities.

You'll work with operational teams to drive compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement, requiring substantial nuclear sector experience and SC security clearance. This is a full-time, on-site post with a competitive package.