Radiation Protection Coordinator (Client Side)

NUVIA; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Radiation Protection Coordinator to oversee radiography services on construction sites. The role demands excellent communication, planning, and regulatory knowledge, particularly within nuclear standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in radiography and experience working on large projects. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)

Personal Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience working on large construction/refit projects.
• Good knowledge of IRR2017.
• Experience supporting a team for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of Radiography Support Team.
• Check planning adequacy for radiography tasks.
• Promote construction excellence in radiography.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Results focus

Planning and organisation skills

Analytical skills

Future-focused risk identification

Technical communication skills

Engagement with technical issues

Knowledge of nuclear standards

Understanding of radiography technologies

Knowledge of HSE standards

Education

PCN or equivalent ISO 9712/ASME level 2 radiographer

Experience as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)

Job description

Radiation Protection Coordinator

Location: Hinkley Point C Site, Somerset. Arrangement: Contract (Inside IR35) or Permanent

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

Job Purpose / Overview

The Radiography Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the onsite functioning of the Radiography Support Team’s or third-party radiography resource and any other NNB Radiography coordination resource. The requirements for radiography will be identified within the contractor’s workscope by Engineering standards both EDF and international.

The Radiography Coordinator will check the adequacy of planning and preparations and will confirm adequate safe operation between Tier 1 Con of personnel prior to radiography taking place in accordance with the HSE guidelines and Company Standards.

Contextual Information

The Radiography Coordinator will operate by undertaking a range of monitoring, coordination, planning, advice, guidance and support activities which focus on establishing, promoting, maintaining, and continually improving the HPC CDM Principal Contractor management arrangements for Radiography to attain construction excellence following the HPC Way.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop wide network and working relationships within EDF and the construction industry.
• Results focus tempered with team centred approach, with excellent planning, organisation and anticipation skills.
• Highly skilled in the analysis of technically demanding and detailed information and able to quickly identify the underlying issues and risks.
• Strong capacity to be future focused in identifying risks and implications.
• Strong communication skills to be able to put across complex concepts and data in a way that is readily understood and actionable, using a variety of media.
• Skilful in engaging others with technical issues and maintaining their interest and enthusiasm.
• Skilful in distilling knowledge and building skills in others and the capacity to be pragmatic and practical in the way that technical issues are addressed.
• Good knowledge of large organisational, process plant and site, operations with nuclear standards.
• Good knowledge of the radiography industry including an understanding of the different technologies available on the market including their benefits and limitations.
• Ability to strongly deliver and enthuse others to deliver in line with written standards.
• Excellent knowledge of national and international HSE standards.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015/ IRR2017 and Nuclear Site Licence requirements.
• Proven track record of achieving excellent safety results on major engineering and construction projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PCN or equivalent ISO 9712/ASME level 2 radiographer, current preferred but lapped qualifications accepted.
• Previously trained and appointed as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) minimum.
• Experience working on large construction/refit projects with significant levels of open site radiography and use of barrier plans.
• Good knowledge of other non-destructive testing techniques/standards, additional qualifications such as ultrasonics and/or surface inspection are an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience from working in the nuclear sector.
• Good knowledge of the IRR2017.
• Experience of working closely, supporting a team to achieve excellent delivery.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.