Senior Radiological Safety Consultant

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented Senior Safety Consultant who is experienced in the production of radiological safety assessments to join our team and helps us deliver some of the UKs most cutting-edge nuclear projects.  NNL are at the forefront of nuclear research & development in the UK and beyond with a wide range of projects that require creative safety support.  If you are able to show a track record of leading the technical delivery of projects, the ability to work as part of a team to deliver the right safety case for the project, and have the integrity to ensure that the outcome is safe and fit for purpose then a role in NNL might be right for you.  

The team you will join is a dedicated, hard-working group who are passionate about the work they do.  We support working flexibly, can accommodate homeworking, and can be flexible about location, although some travel will be necessary, to support business needs.

This role can be based at Sellafield, Risley or Preston.

Role Responsibility

• You can provide expert knowledge of radiological safety assessment because you are up to date with developments in methodology and approach.  
• You can lead technical delivery of radiological safety assessments.
• You are experienced in providing SQEP safety support to multi-disciplinary teams addressing safety challenges, including support and development of junior colleagues.
• You can manage and maintain the relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You can provide support to bids for new work.
• You will use your creativity and initiative to develop new capabilities through innovative approaches including the technical lead on complex R&D projects and submissions.
• You will be interested in developing team skills for radiological safety through mentoring and supervision.  You can design and deliver specialist Radiological safety training within the team and across NNL.
• You have membership of relevant national industry group(s).

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent level of demonstrable technical capability.
• Extensive experience in production of radiological safety assessments across a variety of projects.
• Excellent level of knowledge in the field of radiological safety assessment.  
• Proven ability to act independently, under own initiative, while supervising other members of the team 
• Strong communication skills, including remote working.
• Excellent teamworking skills, with ability to inspire the work of a team
• Security Cleared to at least SC level, or able to achieve

Desirable

• Detailed knowledge of advanced assessment techniques 
• Experienced in mentoring and developing technical skills.
• Preferably Chartered Membership of a professional institution.
• Excellent networking skills, maintaining network across the radiological field nationally.

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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