Radiation Protection Engineer

Job Purpose/Overview:
This role is required to support oversight, advice and delivery arrangements for work with ionising radiation at construction site. The role will involve task observation, writing and reviewing radiation risk assessments, local rules and contingency plans; setting, and maintaining oversight of the radiological safety standards on the construction site and providing expert advice on how work with ionising radiation should be executed safely and compliantly. To cover the scope of work, the role holder will work closely within a team that includes a Radiography Co-ordinator and several Radiation Protection Technicians that facilitate the delivery of radiography work & radioactive source management.
The Radiological Protection Engineer, will take an overview of radiological performance in delivering the Construction plan for work with ionising radiation across nuclear site and have a broad understanding of all the relevant legislation and standards relevant to the work being undertaken, ensuring compliance and risk reduction to delivered safely and with the required quality. As well as monitoring current work, the role holder will develop future arrangements for work. Anticipating future risk and being proactive in managing them. They will also need to play an active role in the bigger Delivery team and represent the Principal Contractor with a strong delivery focus.
Contextual Information:
The Radiological Protection Engineer will undertake a range of monitoring, coordination, planning, communication, reporting, advice, guidance and support activities which focus on establishing, promoting, maintaining, and continually improving the CDM (Construction, Design and Management) Principal Contractor management arrangements to attain construction excellence .
The Radiological Protection Engineer will develop and maintain a 'one-team' working relationship with all key project stakeholders always providing clear communication to support surrounding departments and programme teams. They are responsible for working closely as a team with the Radiography support section supporting as required by the delivery plan.
As part of a small specialist team , the role will require regular out of hours attendance to take part in the site permit system and authorising, as well as observing work.
Principal Accountabilities:
This role will be the main contributor to the functional management of radiological safety performance, monitoring, reporting and cooperating with other functions and contractors. They will have a strong teamwork and delivery performance being able to plan and prioritise work adapting to a rapidly changing work landscape. They shall promote an open learning environment, leading to continuous improvement and delivery to safety, quality, time and cost constraints.
They will interface with a range of external regulators, senior takeholders including the Pre-ops organisation which will deliver the Operating power station organisation, systems and processes.
The role holder will either have currently or be able to obtain certificate of competence as an RPA and to be able to offer and help implement pragmatic arrangements within a framework of regulatory and business requirements.
Dimensions:
The Radiological Protection Engineer is responsible for ensuring the high performance of the radiological protection safety on site and delivering future arrangements as the Site moves from Construction towards Operations through Commissioning. Through detailed knowledge and building trusting relationships, the role holder will be able influence work to ensure it is carried out to national, international requirements.
They will work in the Environment, Health, Safety and Emergency Planning team and have wider links to subject matter experts, construction delivery and the contractors delivering radiography. They will champion learning and taking time to work ad-hoc shifts to ensure work is being carried out to the expectations required.
Out of hours work is required to ensure the Site Team supports construction delivery safely.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of work under IRR2017, HASS permits, Safeguards and handling of radioactive sources including unsealed material. Able to write and implement arrangements for the safe and compliant work with radioactive material including source management, dosimetry, risk assessment, local rules and contingency plans. Use human factors to minimise risks. Deliver training and briefing. Excellent planning, delivery and interpersonal skills. Accurate and methodical. Capable use of I.T. and a desire to work out on site with a variety of construction parties. Capability to carry out shielding calculations. Experience of working in Nuclear Site Licensee Management system arrangements and with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a science-related discipline
* Experience of developing, implementing and providing assurance of arrangements to meet the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and other primary legislation
* Good understanding of the principles of radiological protection relating to industrial radiography
* Experience of working as a radiological protection engineer / health physicist in a dynamic nuclear work environment * A previous RPA certificate of competence holder
* Practical work & management experience with radioactive sources
* Experience of interacting with nuclear and environmental regulators *Nuclear Site Licensee Management Arrangements.
Desirable:
The holder of a current and valid certificate of competency as a Radiation Protection Adviser (or equivalent) * Experience of working within a project organisation * Experience and knowledge of other safety regulations in the UK including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. * Experience of WANO/INPO. Security requirements for sources.Key Competencies:
The ability to work in a project team environment is critical, requiring flexibility, rapidity, and resilience under pressure. The ability to prioritise/plan and de-risk work is essential.
General professional qualities such as accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results orientation, and the ability to work within, and promote, a teamwork approach are required.
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Company information:
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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