Radiography / NDT Coordinator

Rullion; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Radiography Coordinator in Bridgwater for a contract role. This position involves managing the operations of radiography resources, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving performance improvements. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and expertise in radiography and non-destructive testing techniques. Competitive daily rates offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of Radiography Support Team and third-party resources.
• Manage radiography performance and interfaces timely.
• Ensure safe operation in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Results focus

Analytical skills

Knowledge of the radiography industry

Strategy development

Knowledge of HSE standards

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Safety performance track record

PCN Level 2 or equivalent

Radiation Protection Supervisor training

Experience in construction projects

Knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques

Experience in the nuclear sector

Knowledge of IRR2017

Job description

Job title: Radiography Coordinator

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside of IR35

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Initial CED 31/12/2025

Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: up to 370 £ p/d PAYE or 530£ p/d Umbrella (equivalent of approx. 100k/pa)

Location: on site, Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours of work: Monday - Friday (on site)

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 Radiography coordination resource. The requirements for radiography will be identified within the contractor's workscope by Engineering standards both. 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 Contractors considering the areas concerned, shift patterns and clearing of areas 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

Principal accountabilities

The Radiography Coordinator shall be responsible for the functional management of radiography performance, interfaces between radiography service providers and installation contractors in a timely manner, taking into consideration any time/safety constraints or other requirements prior to radiography taking place. They shall drive current and future performance, ensure an open learning environment leads to continuous improvement and delivery to safety, quality, time and cost constraints.

The Radiography Coordinator shall manage the storage of radiographic film after interpretation or until delivered to storage as lifetime quality records, as well as developing strategy related to the digitisation of radiographs for key components.

The Radiographic Coordinator will be also champion non- radiological testing technologies as a means of ensuring ALARP in meeting nuclear safety requirements.

When new and innovative techniques are proposed, the Senior Radiographic Coordinator will liaise with the Radiography Subject Matter Expert and NNB RPA body, ensure that ALARP justifications have been produced by the contractors and approved prior to the specific work starting.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop wide network and working relationships
• 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.
• Good knowledge of the radiography industry including an understanding of the different technologies available on the market including their benefits and limitations.
• Ability to establish a vision and develop/implement strategy to attain it.
• 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 Level 2 or equivalent ISO 9712/ASME level 3 radiographer, current preferred but lapsed qualifications accepted.
• Previously trained and appointed as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) minimum.
• Experience working on large construction/refit projects with significant levels of radiography.
• 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.

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Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.