Radiation Protection Manager

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

NRS Dounreay are looking for an experienced Radiation Protection professional to lead a specialist community and manage radiation protection arrangements at NRS Dounreay. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting operational delivery, and driving continuous improvement across the nuclear site.

Working closely with site management, projects, regulators and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, assurance and leadership to maintain high standards of radiation protection and support NRS Dounreay's decommissioning mission.

What Will You Be Doing

You will lead the radiation protection function, ensuring arrangements remain compliant with legislation, industry good practice and site standards. You will provide expert advice, oversee assurance activities, and develop the capability of the radiation protection community.

• 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 stakeholders, including 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

Who Are We Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and experienced radiation protection professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills and a thorough understanding of radiological protection legislation and standards. You will be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and influencing positive safety outcomes across the site.

• 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 analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to achieving Zero Harm and environmental restoration goals
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options