Radiation Protection Advisor

Nuvia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is looking for a qualified Radiation Protection Advisor. In this role, you'll evaluate radiological requirements, provide safety advice, and mentor trainees. Candidates should have an RPA2000 certification and a background in a science-related field. This position requires maintaining security clearance. The company values safety, innovation, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a radiation protection role is essential.
• Experience interfacing with personnel and other technical disciplines is desirable.
• Ability to mentor trainees as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating environment and radiological requirements.
• Act as a customer focal point on operational Health Physics.
• Provide radiation protection advice for legislative compliance.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Mentoring

Safety Compliance

Education

Science-related degree

RPA2000 Certified Radiation Protection Adviser

Job description

Radiation Protection Advisor

Join us as a qualified Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA). You will be part of a friendly and committed team of radiation protection specialists, driving technical solutions for our portfolio of clients while interfacing with a range of disciplines and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate operating environment and radiological requirements, tailor HP services to develop appropriate safe systems of work.
• Act as a customer focal point on all aspects of operational Health Physics.
• Provide radiation protection advice ensuring working practices meet legislation and best practice.
• Mentor trainee RPAs, review staff capability, development and performance.
• Advise teams on operational styles to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work in compliance with the Nuvia Limited Health Physics QA system.
• Provide competent guidance and advice on radiological safety for legislative compliance.
• Ensure procedures are correctly applied to technical activities.
• Coordinate production of radiological protection documentation such as Normal Operational Dose Uptake Assessments, Radiological Zoning, Risk Assessments, ALARP Assessments, Operating Instructions and compliance statements.
• Contribute to project scheduling: define deliverables, identify dependencies, estimate resourcing, time, and cost requirements.

Required Experience

Proven experience in a radiation protection role is essential. Experience interfacing with personnel and other technical disciplines is desirable.

Qualifications

• RPA2000 Certified Radiation Protection Adviser.
• Previous experience in the provision of radiation protection advice.
• Ability to mentor trainees as needed.
• Science‑related degree or equivalent experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC). Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Why Nuvia

Nuvia – a subsidiary of VINCI construction – is an international company operating across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is a performance‑driven company committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.