Radiation Protection Adviser

Amentum; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Radiation Protection Adviser to join the Radiation Protection & Characterisation team. This consultancy role supports diverse clients across nuclear, defence, industrial, and research sectors, providing independent radiation protection advice and leading audits and risk assessments.

The successful candidate will hold an RPA2000 certificate, have strong knowledge of IRR17, and be able to mentor others while delivering practical, commercially aware guidance to

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in radiation protection, health physics or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of IRR17 and associated guidance.
• Experience providing radiation protection advice to clients or operational organisations.
• Experience undertaking radiation protection audits and compliance assessments.
• Ability to translate legislation into practical advice.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation protection advice to clients per IRR17 and applicable legislation.
• Undertake audits, inspections and site visits identifying non-compliance.
• Prepare and review radiation risk assessments, Local Rules and procedures.
• Provide practical guidance on area designation, controls and safe systems of work.
• Produce clear, technically robust reports and recommendations after audits.
• Develop and deliver radiation protection training to clients and colleagues.
• Mentor other Radiation Protection Advisers and staff.
• Contribute to RP&C standards and growth of capability.

Skills

Radiation protection

Health physics

Client advisory

Audits & assessments

Technical report writing

Regulatory interpretation

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

RPA2000 Certificate of Competence

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

IRR17 knowledge

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

• 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

• 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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