Radiological Protection Engineer

Nuclear Restoration Services; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services in Scotland is seeking an experienced Radiological Protection professional to join the Hunterston A decommissioning programme. You will provide expert protection advice across the site, ensuring regulatory compliance and ALARP-linked risk management to allow safe, efficient work.

You will develop radiological protection arrangements, review safety documentation, and support junior engineers while engaging with regulators and contractors to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and related safety standards.
• Experience in a nuclear site environment applying protection measures.
• RP Adviser or Qualified Expert status with DG experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert radiological protection advice across the site and projects.
• Undertake radiological risk assessments and ALARP studies.
• Develop and implement radiological protection arrangements and PPE controls.
• Collaborate with project teams, regulators and contractors to improve safety.

Skills

Radiation protection advisory

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

ALARP strategies

Education

Radiation Protection Adviser status

Qualified Expert status

Class 7 Dangerous Goods experience

Job description

Are you an experienced radiological protection professional looking to make a real impact? This is a unique opportunity to join Hunterston A during one of the busiest and most significant phases of its decommissioning programme. Working within the radiological protection team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring radiological safety and regulatory compliance across a diverse range of activities. You will work closely with colleagues, regulators and specialist contractors, building trusted relationships and providing expert advice that supports safe, effective delivery. The role offers the chance to influence decision‑making, drive continuous improvement and contribute to high standards of performance across the organisation. With a broad range of work fronts, varied radiological hazards and major decommissioning projects underway, this position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, expand your professional experience and help shape the future of the site. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What Will You Be Doing

In this role, you will provide expert radiological protection advice across the site, supporting operational teams, projects and decommissioning programmes. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while helping to develop practical, proportionate solutions that enable work to be delivered safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include undertaking radiological risk assessments, developing ALARP strategies, preparing compliance documentation and advising on the management of radiological risks.

You will play a key role in the development and implementation of radiological protection arrangements, supporting the introduction of new practices, techniques and equipment. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you will review work instructions and safety documentation, provide specialist advice on radiological controls, PPE, monitoring and waste management, and contribute to the safe delivery of complex decommissioning activities.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution beyond day‑to‑day technical support. You will influence decision‑making, drive continuous improvement initiatives and help shape the future of radiological protection at Hunterston A. As a member of the team, you will support the development of junior Radiological Protection Engineers, strengthen organisational capability and contribute to contingency arrangements.

• Provide specialist radiological advice, producing and reviewing risk assessments, dose estimates, ALARP assessments, technical reports and radiological work documentation.
• Influence engineering design and operational activities through BPM/ALARP studies and the development of effective radiological protection arrangements.
• Develop, implement and assure radiological protection practices, including inspections, audits, surveys, work instructions, PPE and respiratory protection requirements, and the introduction of new equipment.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, inspectors and regulators, monitoring performance and driving improvements in radiological safety.

Who Are We Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in radiological protection and compliance. Your expertise should include a detailed understanding of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, ensuring you can provide authoritative advice on compliance and best practice.

We’re looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with practical experience. You’ll have worked in specialist roles and ideally within a nuclear site environment, applying your skills to complex challenges.

Radiation Protection Adviser status and/or Qualified Expert status together with experience of consigning Class 7 Dangerous Goods would be a strong advantage. This is a role where your insight and leadership will make a tangible difference on a site at the forefront of NRS’s mission.

Please note this is a site based role at Hunterston A Site, and the working hours are 07:30-17:15 Mon‑Thurs – perfect for someone looking for a 4 day working week.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits.

Security & Eligibility

All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

Diversity and Inclusion

At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We offer flexibility on base location for multi‑site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.