Radiation Protection Coordinator (Client Side)

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Radiography Coordinator to oversee the on-site radiography process, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective resource coordination. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven track record in managing radiography operations. This position offers hybrid opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

25 days holiday

Personal Development Support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving excellent safety results on major engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Nuclear Site Licence requirements.
• Experience on large construction projects with significant open-site radiography.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-site coordination of radiography resources.
• Verify contractor requirements and confirm NDT techniques.
• Lead coordination meetings and manage future risks and issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Results-focused with team-centered approach

Skilled in analyzing technically demanding information

Strong capacity to identify risks

Engaging others with technical issues

Education

PCN or equivalent ISO 9712/ASME level 2 radiographer

Previously trained as Radiation Protection Supervisor

Tools

Knowledge of other non-destructive testing techniques

Job description

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. Contractors shall justify and agree the NDT technique and amount of on-site NDT, then request Radiography through the Radiography Coordinator. 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. They will ensure work is adequately planned, coordinated, prepared, and risks managed for the work to proceed safely, to time and quality by the Contractor. The Radiography Coordinator will take an overview of radiography performance in delivering the Construction Plan for radiography across HPC site and have a broad understanding of all the radiography work being undertaken. Ensuring potential clashes are avoided and optimising the strategy so that all radiography is delivered safely and with the required quality. The Radiography Coordinator will run coordination meetings and minutes and interface with other construction meetings, anticipating future risk and issues and be proactive in managing them. They will also need to play a pro-active role in the broader HPC Delivery team. 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. The Radiography Coordinator will develop and maintain a 'one-team' working relationship with all key project stakeholders always providing clear communication to support surrounding departments and programme teams. They are responsible for working closely as a team with the Senior Radiography Coordinator and Radiography support section. As part of a small team, the role will require regular out of hours attendance to take part in the site permit system and authorising, as well as observing work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the on-site coordination of radiography resources (own team or third-party) and other NNB Radiography coordination resources to ensure smooth operation.
• Verify contractor radiography requirements within the workscope and confirm NDT technique and quantity with the contractor; request radiography through the Radiography Coordinator.
• Check planning adequacy, confirm safe operation between personnel tiers prior to radiography, and ensure adherence to HSE guidelines and Company Standards.
• Ensure work is adequately planned, coordinated, prepared, and risks are managed to support safe, timely, and quality delivery by the Contractor.
• Provide overview of radiography performance in delivering the Construction Plan across the HPC site and monitor all radiography work to prevent clashes and optimise delivery quality.
• Lead coordination meetings, record minutes, and interface with other construction meetings; anticipate and manage future risks and issues.
• Support the broader HPC Delivery team with a proactive role in project execution.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop wide networks and working relationships within EDF and the construction industry.
• Results-focused with a team-centered approach, including excellent planning, organisation, and anticipation skills.
• Highly skilled in analyzing technically demanding information and identifying underlying issues and risks.
• Strong capacity to identify risks and implications with a future-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts and data clearly using a variety of media.
• Skilled at engaging others with technical issues and maintaining interest and enthusiasm.
• Skilled in distilling knowledge and building skills in others; pragmatic in addressing technical issues.
• Good knowledge of large organisational, process plant, and site operations with nuclear standards.
• Good knowledge of the radiography industry, including understanding available technologies, benefits, and limitations.
• Ability to deliver and enthuse others to comply 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; PCN or equivalent ISO 9712/ASME level 2 radiographer (current preferred but lapsed qualifications accepted).
• Previously trained and appointed as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) minimum.
• Experience on large construction/refit projects with significant open-site radiography and 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 in the nuclear sector.
• Good knowledge of IRR2017.
• Experience of working closely, supporting a team to achieve excellent delivery.

Benefits

• NUVIA UK Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We are striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.
• 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
• After 1 year of service.

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. Entity NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.