On-site Nuclear Radiation Protection Engineer

HPC Jobs Service; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Nuclear Operations at Torness Power Station is seeking a Radiological Protection Engineer to deliver protection arrangements and support the station through decommissioning. The role offers structured training toward Accredited Health Physicist status and a path within a highly regulated safety culture.

You will provide expert support across dose assessment, radiological protection programmes, and regulatory engagement, while contributing to continuous improvement and team safety objectives

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent qualification) required.
• Experience applying technical analysis and making sound decisions using written, verbal and numerical information.
• Knowledge of radiological protection principles and practices including dosimetry, dose control, contamination control, dose assessment, radiation risk assessment, instrumentation or ALARP.
• Experience working within a highly regulated industry environment.
• Security Vetting criteria requires UK residency for at least 3 of the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and technical oversight on radiological protection arrangements, including dose assessment and radiation monitoring instrumentation.
• Supporting radiological protection programmes, including dosimetry, dose control, contamination control, radiation risk assessments, and ALARP.
• Managing specifications, work instructions and other control documents to maintain radiological safety standards.
• Contributing to radiological protection training and communication programmes, sharing best practice across EDF Nuclear Operations.
• Building effective relationships with operational teams, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Dosimetry

Dose control

Contamination control

Dose assessment

Radiation risk assessment

Instrumentation

ALARP principles

Education

HNC (or equivalent qualification)

Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

EDF Nuclear Operations at Torness Power Station is seeking a Radiological Protection Engineer to deliver protection arrangements and support the station through decommissioning. The role offers structured training toward Accredited Health Physicist status and a path within a highly regulated safety culture.

You will provide expert support across dose assessment, radiological protection programmes, and regulatory engagement, while contributing to continuous improvement and team safety objectives