Radiation Protection Lead for Decommissioning & Compliance

Nuclear Restoration Services; Thurso; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible benefits & healthcare

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay is seeking an experienced Radiation Protection professional to lead the radiation protection function, ensure compliance with legislation, and support the site’s decommissioning mission on the Dounreay facility.

You will provide expert advice, oversee assurance activities, develop capability within the radiation protection community, and engage Regulators and auditors to maintain high safety standards while improving processes and performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience.
• Radiation Protection Advisor Certificate.
• Experience of leading radiation protection programmes, processes and teams.
• Strong knowledge of radiological protection legislation, compliance and assurance activities.
• Post specific physical capability assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and maintain radiation protection management processes and standards within the Dounreay Integrated Management System, to provide compliance with radiation protection and safety legislation
• Provide radiological advice to NRS Dounreay staff and projects to enable compliance with IRR17 and all NRS Dounreay radiological protection standards, procedures and instructions
• Interface with regulators and auditors on radiation protection issues
• Lead an appropriately resourced radiation protection community to provide the requisite radiation protection support, training, review and advice, to delivery projects and management

Skills

Radiation protection

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Training and development

Education

Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification

Radiation Protection Advisor Certificate

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay is seeking an experienced Radiation Protection professional to lead the radiation protection function, ensure compliance with legislation, and support the site’s decommissioning mission on the Dounreay facility.

You will provide expert advice, oversee assurance activities, develop capability within the radiation protection community, and engage Regulators and auditors to maintain high safety standards while improving processes and performance.