Radiological Protection Engineer B

Nuclear Restoration Services; Trawsfynydd; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services is seeking an experienced radiological protection professional to support decommissioning work at the Trawsfynydd site. You will join the Radiological Protection Team to provide clear, practical advice across complex decommissioning activities, ensuring hazards are understood, assessed and controlled throughout planning and delivery.

The role involves creating robust technical documentation, mentoring teams, and collaborating with project delivery groups to maintain

Qualifications

• Accredited Health Physicist or Certified RPA status with radiological protection expertise.
• Ability to produce robust technical documentation and communicate radiological requirements clearly.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance and ALARP/BAT decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Undertake radiological inspections and audits to ensure programme compliance.
• Provide clear radiological protection advice and options to support BAT and ALARP decisions.
• Advise on transport and consigning of radioactive materials from the site.
• Provide specialist technical guidance and training to site teams.

Job description

Trawsfynydd is progressing some of its most complex decommissioning work, including the deplanting and demolition of the Ponds Complex. We are looking for an experienced radiological protection professional to join the site Radiological Protection Team to provide clear and practical advice in support of this ongoing work.

The programme involves work across ageing plant and structures, work areas with restricted or difficult access, and challenging radiological conditions. You will work closely with project and delivery teams to ensure these hazards are properly understood, assessed and controlled, with your advice directly supporting safe, compliant and practical delivery.

What will you be doing?

You will work within an experienced radiological protection team and be involved throughout the decommissioning process, from technical assessment and planning through to delivery, assurance and improvement, supporting some of the site’s most significant deplanting and demolition work.

Key elements of the role include:

• Undertaking radiological inspections and audits to ensure the effective implementation of the site radiological protection programme
• Providing clear and practical radiological protection advice, including options assessment to support BAT and ALARP decision‑making
• Providing advice on requirements for the transport and consignment of radioactive materials from the site
• Providing specialist technical advice and guidance on radiological protection issues throughout the site, promoting good practice and supporting the development and delivery of training

Who are we looking for?

You will need to be an Accredited Health Physicist (or certified RPA) who is able to apply sound technical judgement in a regulated environment. You will be confident producing robust technical documentation, communicating radiological requirements clearly and working constructively with a range of disciplines. You will also be confident in challenging or escalating matters where radiological standards may not be met.

• Educated to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 5 (England and Wales), e.g. NVQ level 5 / SCQF level 7/8 (Scotland), or equivalent in a role‑related subject
• Relevant experience in radiological protection (as an Accredited Health Physicist or Certified RPA)
• Detailed knowledge of the Ionising Radiations Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations and associated radiological compliance requirements

You will take a collaborative and proportionate approach, helping teams protect people and the environment while supporting the safe delivery of Trawsfynydd Site’s Decommissioning programme.

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Please note: 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.

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.