Principal/Senior Radiation Shielding Consultant

Babcock International Group; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Radiation Shielding Consultant to enhance their projects. In this role, you will lead the delivery of innovative solutions, manage complex shielding analyses, and work collaboratively across teams. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to influence key practices in radiation protection.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Health and wellness benefits access

Employee share scheme and shopping portal

Payment of professional fees

Special leave for reservists and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong track record in radiation shielding.
• Experience in designing processes and facilities from concept to implementation.
• Ability to guide technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop radiation models and perform calculations for shielding design.
• Mentor junior specialists and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent methodologies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Expertise in radiation shielding

Practical experience with radiation transport codes

Education

Degree in relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title: Principal OR Senior Radiation Shielding Consultant

Location: Flexible, UK

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Radiation Shielding Consultant.

The role

As a Radiation Shielding Consultant, you’ll be a shielding analyst supporting our Shielding Discipline Lead in delivering innovative technical solutions across various projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify shielding requirements, ensure consistent methodologies, and support project stakeholders. You will also contribute to improving radiation protection procedures.

Your responsibilities include developing radiation models, performing calculations for shielding design, dose assessments, and neutron activation analysis, preparing reports, verifying technical work, mentoring junior specialists, and driving continuous improvement.

This full-time role offers 37 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements, including two days in the office weekly. Possible locations include Bristol, Leicester, Newbury, Warrington, Preston, Cumbria, or Humberside.

Essential Experience

• Expertise in radiation shielding with a strong track record.
• Practical experience with radiation transport codes.
• Leadership skills to guide technical teams.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration experience.
• Experience designing processes and facilities from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.

Security Clearance

The candidate must obtain Security Check (SC).

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to health and wellness benefits.
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Special leave for reservists and volunteering days.