Senior Safety & Risk Consultant - Radiological Safety

Assystem; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a technical specialist in radiological safety based in Warrington, UK. The successful candidate will provide leadership in developing Radiological Safety Assessments and engage with stakeholders including regulators. You will need a BSc in a science or engineering discipline and strong experience in nuclear environments. A commitment to diversity and inclusion within the company is a key focus. Join us to shape the future by bringing your unique skills to our team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in radiological safety within nuclear environments.
• Ability to operate as a technical authority.
• Expertise in hazard analysis and safety justification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in Radiological Safety Assessments.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams and regulators.
• Conduct independent assurance checks on Safety Case development.
• Mentor junior Assessors for capability growth.

Skills

Radiological safety expertise

Hazard analysis

Regulatory engagement

Technical authority

Education

BSc in a science-based discipline or BEng in engineering

Relevant Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

We are expanding our radiological safety capability to support major programmes across Sellafield and the wider nuclear sector. You will act as a technical specialist leading radiological assessments, assuring safety case inputs and supporting critical decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development of Radiological Safety Assessments to ensure nuclear safety, legal compliance, effective operations and efficient project delivery across all lifecycle phases.
• Act as a consulted technical specialist, contributing to assurance processes, independent reviews and wider organisational decision‑making relating to radiological and nuclear safety.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including interactions with internal project teams, supply chain partners and regulators, building confidence in safety approaches and securing support for safety arguments where required.
• Promote continuous improvement by seeking and sharing learning within the safety discipline and across programmes.
• Conduct independent assurance checks on Safety Case development, validating technical methods, evidence bases and the strength of arguments relating to radiological risks.
• Maintain awareness of business drivers and programme context to ensure radiological safety approaches are aligned to strategic needs and proportionate to hazard.
• Support the development and optimisation of safety processes, methods and guidance, contributing to improved clarity, efficiency and technical robustness.
• Mentor and develop junior Assessors, supporting capability growth and a strong technical pipeline for future delivery.

Qualifications

• BSc in a science‑based discipline / BEng in an engineering discipline (or a relevant Master’s degree).
• Strong experience in radiological safety within nuclear environments.
• Expertise in hazard analysis and safety justification.
• Experience engaging with regulators or licensees.
• Ability to operate as a technical authority.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and foster all forms of diversity within our company. Bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are what matter most. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.