Senior Radiological Assessor

Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a leading organisation in the nuclear sector to recruit a Senior Radiological Assessor to join their growing team, based in Capenhurst.

The Senior Radiological Assessor will act as a Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer for Radiological and Chemotoxic Safety Assessments, taking a lead role in the delivery, review and assurance of safety assessments within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Radiological, Chemotoxic or Nuclear Safety Assessor looking to take on a senior technical position with significant responsibility across safety case delivery and assurance. If you are an experienced Radiological Assessor looking for a senior technical opportunity within the nuclear industry, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Radiological Assessor role

As Senior Radiological Assessor, you will:

• Lead the delivery of Safety Assessments to agreed cost, time and quality requirements.
• Act as Design Authority and Intelligent Customer for externally delivered Safety Assessments.
• Determine appropriate assessment methodologies and ensure assessments are structured effectively and remain fit for purpose.
• Undertake peer reviews of Safety Assessments produced internally and by the supply chain.
• Provide expert technical advice to the site on the detailed content of Safety Cases.
• Maintain and support the application of Safety Case Assessment and Management Procedures.
• Provide Safety Case support and specialist technical input to the site.
• Act as a Tactical Safety Advisor, providing safety advice during emergency response situations.
• Maintain personal accountability for Continuing Professional Development.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of safety assessment processes and practices.

Professional qualifications

• Degree qualified in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Previous experience working directly as a Radiological, Chemotoxic or Nuclear Safety Assessor.
• Proven experience as a competent Safety Assessor and Peer Reviewer.
• Detailed knowledge of how specialist disciplines contribute to the development of a Nuclear Safety Case.
• Thorough understanding of the UK regulatory framework and regulatory expectations relating to safety assessments.
• Experience across the different stages of the Safety Case lifecycle.
• Experience of working with Safety Cases from other nuclear licensees would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) hazards would be beneficial.

Personal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to assess complex technical information and determine appropriate assessment methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear technical advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Confident working as a Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer.
• Able to effectively challenge and peer review technical work produced by others.
• Organised and able to manage assessments against cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Calm, professional and decisive when providing safety advice during emergency situations.
• Committed to maintaining professional competence and continuing development.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Radiological Assessor role

• Salary: £75,000 – £80,000
• Based in Capenhurst.
• Opportunity to join a growing nuclear safety team.
• Senior technical position with Technical Authority and Intelligent Customer responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work across complex Radiological and Chemotoxic Safety Assessments.
• Exposure to a broad range of nuclear safety case and regulatory activities.
• Long-term career development within the nuclear sector.

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