Radiation Protection Adviser

Amentum company; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance and parental prog.

Professional development memberships

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) to join our Radiation Protection & Characterisation team in the UK. You will provide independent radiation protection advice to a diverse client portfolio across nuclear, defence, industrial, and research sectors.

The role involves conducting audits, risk assessments, Local Rules, and training; you will work autonomously, travel to client sites, and mentor junior RPAs while helping build our capability and client

Qualifications

• Current RPA2000 Certificate of Competence required.
• Significant practical experience in radiation protection.
• Strong knowledge of IRR17 and associated guidelines.
• Experience providing radiation protection audits and client advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent radiation protection advice to clients in accordance with IRR17 and applicable legislation.
• Undertake client audits, inspections and site visits, identifying non-compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and review radiation risk assessments, Local Rules, procedures and contingency plans.
• Provide practical advice on areas designation, engineering controls, monitoring and safe systems of work.
• Produce clear, robust reports and recommendations after audits and engagements.
• Develop and deliver radiation protection training to clients and colleagues.
• Mentor developing Radiation Protection Advisers and support RP&C projects.
• Contribute to RP&C standards and growth of the capability.

Skills

IRR17 knowledge

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

RPA2000 Cert

Degree advantageous

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Amentum is looking for an experienced and certificated Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) to join our Radiation Protection & Characterisation team.

This is a consultancy role supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across the nuclear, defence, industrial, research and wider regulated sectors. You will provide independent radiation protection advice, undertake audits and assessments, support clients in meeting their statutory obligations and contribute to the continued development and growth of Amentum's radiation protection capability.

We are looking for an RPA who can operate independently, confidently represent Amentum with clients and regulators, and combine strong technical judgement with a practical and commercially aware approach.

Your Role

As a Radiation Protection Adviser, you will:

• Provide competent radiation protection advice to clients in accordance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and other applicable legislation.
• Undertake client audits, inspections and site visits, identifying areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and review radiation risk assessments, Local Rules, procedures, contingency arrangements and other radiation protection documentation.
• Provide practical advice on the designation of areas, engineering controls, monitoring arrangements and safe systems of work.
• Produce clear, technically robust reports and recommendations following audits, assessments and client engagements.
• Develop and deliver radiation protection training to clients and colleagues.
• Liaise confidently with clients, regulators and other technical specialists.
• Provide technical leadership and support to projects requiring radiation protection expertise.
• Mentor and support developing Radiation Protection Advisers and other radiation protection professionals.
• Contribute to Amentum's Corporate Radiation Protection Body and the continued development of our technical standards and capability.
• Support the growth of RP&C through strong client relationships, identification of opportunities, tender support and development of new work.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will hold a current RPA2000 Certificate of Competence as a Radiation Protection Adviser.

You will also have:

• Significant practical experience in radiation protection, health physics or a closely related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of IRR17 and associated Approved Codes of Practice and guidance.
• Experience providing radiation protection advice directly to clients or operational organisations.
• Experience undertaking radiation protection audits and compliance assessments.
• The ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements and translate these into proportionate, practical advice.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualification would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Nuclear and nuclear decommissioning environments.
• Defence or other highly regulated sectors.
• Radioactive waste management.
• Environmental permitting and radioactive substances regulation.
• Radioactive materials transport and Class 7 requirements.
• Radiation monitoring and instrumentation.
• Radiological characterisation.
• Shielding or dose assessment.
• Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) certification or experience working alongside RWAs.
• Mentoring candidates through RPA2000 or other professional development routes.
• Supporting tenders, proposals and development of client relationships.

What We Are Looking For

Technical competence is fundamental, but we are also looking for someone who wants to contribute to the wider success of the business.

You will be comfortable taking ownership of client requirements, developing trusted relationships and identifying where Amentum can provide additional value. You will work collaboratively across our technical disciplines and help develop the next generation of radiation protection professionals within RP&C.

This is an opportunity to join an established radiation protection capability while helping shape and grow our future service offering.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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