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Radiation Protection Consultant

Posted: 08/07/25
Recruiter:Avanti Recruitment
Reference:2977325407
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£75 - £85 Hourly
Location:Reading, Oxfordshire
Description:

Job Title: Radiation Protection Consultant

Duration : 12 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Newbury- (Hybrid 2 days on-site)

Hour Rate: £75.00 £85.00

Radiation Protection Consultant

We are seeking a Radiation Protection Consultant to support a long-term, high-security engineering programme involving complex infrastructure and advanced safety systems. The project is currently in the delivery phase and requires a skilled professional to help ensure compliance with strict radiation protection and shielding requirements.

This is a hybrid contract role, requiring occasional on-site presence for inspections, collaboration, and technical reviews.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Radiation Protection Engineer, Shielding Consultant, or similar
  • Background in nuclear, chemical, safety-critical R&D, or high-integrity engineering
  • Good understanding of UK radiation safety standards and compliance regimes
  • Minimum 2 3 years of relevant industry experience (or 1+ with strong academic/research grounding)
  • UK work authorisation required

Desirable

  • Exposure to regulated or classified project environments
  • Experience working with safety case development, nuclear assurance, or shielding design
  • Familiarity with platform-based systems (e.g., aerospace, defence, heavy infrastructure)
  • Postgraduate degree or PhD in physics, radiation science, nuclear engineering, or related fields

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