Advisor, Radiological Protection

Hybrid - Derby, Manchester or Warrington 

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Advisor, Radiological Protection, to be involved in the safety and regulatory compliance for game changing technology within the nuclear industry. 

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. 

Role Purpose 

Reporting to the Senior Advisor for Radiological Protection, the Advisor, Radiological Protection will support the radiological protection aspects of the Rolls-Royce SMR design and contribute to the integrated Environment, Safety, Security & Safeguards (E3S) Case, ensuring compliance with UK regulations including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). The role is based across Rolls-Royce SMR's Derby, Manchester and Warrington sites, with ad hoc office attendance required alongside flexible working. Applicant’s can be based anywhere in the UK. 

Radiological Protection is a cross cutting discipline, involved in every aspect of the design, contributing requirements and analysing compliance against those requirements. The role supports demonstrations that the design is ALARP and ensures radiological protection is embedded into engineering decisions from the outset. Advisors are expected to contribute both internally and externally, including regulatory interactions, training delivery and collaborative design discussions. 

This role offers the candidate the opportunity to shape radiological protection on the design development and Generic Design Assessment of a new nuclear plant design, the first of its kind in decades. 

Key Results & Achievements 

• Expert radiological protection input delivered to Engineering and E3S Case teams, enabling sound licensing and design decisions. 
• Regulatory engagement with UK and international bodies supported to agreed programme, in line with SMR licensing requirements. 
• ALARP demonstrations and radiological protection justifications led or supported to agreed quality standards. 
• Operating experience and best practice from the wider nuclear industry accessed and integrated into design and safety case work. 
• Radiological protection programmes developed and executed to agreed timescales. 
• Radiological protection requirements embedded into engineering decisions across the design. 
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement delivered, including regulatory interactions, training delivery and collaborative design discussions. 

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. 

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. 

As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals with a minimum level of experience, training, and qualification. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. 

Criteria are weighted to reflect the priority for the position, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Low 

Mastery indicates the minimum level of skill & experience we require for the role. 

Competency Areas (Weighted) 

• Working to Deadlines, Level 2, weighted 16 to 25%. Planning and delivering high quality radiological protection documentation aligned to regulatory and international standards. 
• Communication Skills, Level 3, weighted more than 25%. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, representing Radiological Protection internally and externally, including training and engagement with regulators. 
• Legislation & Regulation, Level 3, weighted more than 25%. Solid understanding of safety case development and IRR17, ACOP guidance, and wider nuclear safety good practice. 
• Nuclear Power Station Knowledge, Level 2, weighted 16 to 25%. Awareness and experience of operational nuclear power plant activities, including EMIT. 
• Stakeholder Engagement, Level 3, weighted more than 25%. Experience engaging internal stakeholders on radiation protection needs. 

Essential Qualifications 

• Degree at NQF Level 6, or equivalent experience, in a scientific or engineering field. 
• Membership of a relevant professional institute. 

Pay and Benefits 

We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 and £55,150, plus: 

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5% 
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package 
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. 
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days 
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care 
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay 
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases 

We are Rolls-Royce SMR 

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We're doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there's a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. 

We're one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation, our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. 

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. 

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues. 

Our Culture 

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. 

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. 

Apply Now 

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We have a 2-stage interview process. Interviews can be on-line or in-person and please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made. 

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact antony@pace-people.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner. 

Our Screening Process 

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in the following additional screening: 

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance 
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check