Radiation Protection Coordinator

ASSYSTEM; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYSTEM is seeking a Radiation Protection Coordinator in Bridgwater to ensure safe coordination of radiography operations. This role involves overseeing compliance with industry regulations and supporting innovative practices in a leading nuclear construction project, with benefits including hybrid working and paid annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working hours

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience on large construction/refit sites involving open site radiography.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Familiar with radiography barrier plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate radiography activities between contractors and radiography service providers.
• Monitor safety and compliance on-site.
• Provide guidance on safety and radiography regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of IRR2017

Safety Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

PCN or equivalent ISO 9712 / ASME Level 2 radiographer certification

Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certification

Job description

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Radiation Protection Coordinator, Bridgwater

Client: ASSYSTEM

Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8da774770ce3

Job Views: 5

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description:

This role ensures the safe coordination of radiography operations across HPC construction. You’ll support compliance with CDM, IRR2017, and nuclear licence conditions. Your future team champions innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate radiography activities between contractors and radiography service providers
• Monitor safety and compliance on-site, contributing to barrier plans and best practices
• Manage storage and digitalisation of radiographic records for lifetime traceability
• Support innovation through non-radiological NDT methods in line with ALARP
• Liaise with Subject Matter Experts and RPA for technique approval and justification
• Analyse radiographic KPIs and report performance issues and risks
• Provide guidance to the project team on safety and radiography regulations
• Work outside regular hours to participate in the permit system and site activities

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• PCN or equivalent ISO 9712 / ASME Level 2 radiographer certification (current or lapsed)
• Previously appointed Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)
• Experience on large construction/refit sites involving open site radiography
• Excellent knowledge of IRR2017 and CDM 2015 regulations
• Familiar with radiography barrier plans and site-based coordination practices
• Knowledge of radiographic and non-radiographic NDT technologies
• Strong understanding of nuclear site licence requirements
• Proven ability to lead and drive safety in critical environments

Desired Skills

• Experience on nuclear infrastructure projects
• Additional NDT certifications (e.g., Ultrasonics, Surface Inspection)
• Skilled in performance analysis and KPI reporting
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication ability
• Familiarity with digitalisation of radiographic records

Additional Information

Why You Should Apply

Join a respected global leader supporting one of Europe’s most advanced nuclear construction projects. Contribute to world-class radiographic coordination and play a critical role in project safety, compliance, and innovation.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid Working Opportunity
• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working hours
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.