Independent Assessor - Radiation Protection / Radioactive Waste

Role: Independent Assessor - Radiation Protection / Radioactive Waste

Position: Permanent
Location: Aztec West

Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days WFH + occasional site travel to HPC

Salary: Negotiable + Extremely competitive package

The Opportunity

Rullion are supporting a major nuclear new build programme in the search for a highly experienced Independent Assessor to join a specialist assurance function supporting one of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects.

This is a critical, high-responsibility role where you will act as the independent authority across Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste, providing robust challenge, oversight and assurance in a high-pressure, highly regulated environment.

You will play a key role in overseeing significant radiographic testing activities, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and best practice, while engaging across all levels of the organisation-from site teams through to senior leadership and regulators.

Why This Role?

• High-impact position - you will be the go-to specialist in a small, expert function
• Opportunity to influence major nuclear delivery at scale (HPC & future SZC)
• Long-term career stability within the UK's nuclear new build programme
• Hybrid working with structured site exposure

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and deliver independent assessments, inspections and assurance activities
• Provide expert oversight of radiographic testing and radiation protection practices
• Act as a trusted independent voice, challenging processes and driving compliance
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and regulators (ONR)
• Analyse audit, inspection and operational data to identify risk and drive improvement
• Plan and manage your own workload within a highly autonomous role

About YOU

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Degree in Physics or Environmental Science
• Certified Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA)
• Certified Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA)
• Minimum 10 years' experience within a highly regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR)
  • UK nuclear regulatory frameworks
  • Radiation Protection & Waste Management best practice

Experience We're Looking For (Desired)

• Background in nuclear environments such as:
  • Nuclear fuel processing
  • Advanced Gas Reactors (AGR)
  • Water Reactor programmes
  • Defence / Submarine programmes
• Experience in inspection, assurance or compliance roles
• Proven ability to operate in high-pressure, complex project environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to challenge at all levels

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

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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We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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Rullion

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.