Senior Radiological Assessor

Urenco Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme with up to 16% employer

Private medical & dental cover

Flexible benefits

Education and training

Job summary

Urenco Group seeks a Senior Radiological Assessor at its Capenhurst site in the UK to act as Technical Authority for Radiological & Chemotoxic Safety Assessments. You will lead safety work and peer reviews to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires delivering assessments, maintaining procedures, and providing expert site advice, with a focus on CPD and readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering safety assessments to cost, time and quality.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory framework and safety cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety assessments to cost and schedule.
• Act as Design Authority for safety-related work.
• Serve as Intelligent Customer for external safety assessments.
• Maintain Safety Case procedures and provide site support.
• Commit to continuing professional development.
• Provide safety advice during emergencies.

Skills

Safety Assessments

Analytical thinking

Emergency response

Peer Review

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Senior Radiological Assessor

2026-09-11T00:00:00

Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside, GB, CH41 5

Application Deadline: 2026-12-10T15:20:25.977

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We're looking for a Senior Radiological Assessor. Based at our Capenhurst site, you'll act as a Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer for Radiological & Chemotoxic Safety Assessments.

The Senior Radiological Assessor is accountable for leading delivery of safety assessments to cost, time and quality, determining appropriate assessment methodologies to apply, and structuring assessments to ensure they are fit for purpose and manageable throughout their life. They are to undertake peer reviews of assessments produced by others, including the supply chain, and provide expert advice to the Capenhurst site on the detailed content of safety cases on site.

At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you'll do:

• Accountable for delivery of Safety Assessments to cost and schedule
• Accountable as Design Authority
• Intelligent Customer for external delivery of Safety Assessments
• Accountable for Maintaining UUK Safety Case Assessment & Management Procedures
• Providing Safety Case Support to the Capenhurst site
• Personal Accountability for Continuing Professional Development
• Tactical Safety Advisor - provide safety advice in the event of an emergency response

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Previous experience directly relevant experience as a Radiological/ Chemotoxic Safety Assessor or Nuclear Safety Assessor.
• Knowledge of uranium hexafluoride hazards is beneficial to the role
• Competent Safety Assessor and Peer Reviewer.
• Possesses a detailed knowledge and understanding of how specialist disciplines input and support the development of a Nuclear Safety Case.
• Thorough understanding of the UK Regulatory Framework and Regulator expectations in respect of safety assessments.
• Has experience of each stage of the Safety Case lifecycle and experience of Safety Cases from other Licensees.
• Strong analytical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional during an emergency situation.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection.
• In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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