Independent Assessor (Radiation Protection Advisor / Radioactive Waste Advisor) in Bath

Location: NW Bristol, near to M4/M5 junction (BS32 4AQ) - Hybrid (3 days/week in office, 2 days from home)

Salary: Very competitive with an outstanding associated benefits package including bonus, 15% pension contribution, 28 days holiday and private healthcare + relocation assistance (if required)

Start: April 2026 onwards

Morson Edge have been asked to assist our client EDF in looking for an experienced Radiation Protection Advisor, Radioactive Waste Advisor or Senior Heath Physics professional to undertake the key role of Independent Assessor working in support of their Hinkley C nuclear power station construction project, one of the UK's key infrastructure projects.

This is a hybrid role based at the client's Aztec West office in North-West Bristol located near to the M4/M5 junction (BS32 4AQ) 3 days/week with the rest worked from home. Occasional travel to the HPC site instead of AW (probably c2 days/mo) will also be required.

The Opportunity

As an Independent Assessor, you'll play a crucial role in strengthening the organisation's resilience and ensuring it meets the highest standards in Radiation Protection, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management. You'll be the trusted voice of independent challenge, helping to safeguard compliance with regulations, international standards and internal policies. This person will be the only Independent Assessor focussing on this area. As HPC will be undertaking a high level of radiological testing, this role will thus be a key position for the project going forward. Thus, we're looking for someone who brings proven expertise, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing independent assessment and challenge of project and business processes.
• Reporting findings through the IA Manager and presenting clear, evidence-based conclusions to senior leadership.
• Using assessment insights to drive continuous improvement and alignment with national, international, INPO and WANO best practice.
• Representing an independent view to internal committees and external regulators on processes, governance and compliance.
• Collaborating with Assurance teams, including Security Assurance Branch, Independent Site Inspection and Independent Technical Assessment.
• Analysing outputs from assessments, audits, learning events and regulatory inspections to evaluate process effectiveness and escalate issues in Radiation Protection, Radiography, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management.
• Building strong networks across the project to understand upcoming activities and ensure Independent Assessment is effectively planned into delivery.

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A degree in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent technical background.
• Experience or subject matter expert knowledge of Radiation Protection, Radiography, Emergency Preparedness and/or Radioactive Waste Management.
• The ability to lead assessment activities with strong organisation, independence and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with, and present clear, evidence-based arguments to senior stakeholders (up to director level).
• Experience working on complex, highly technical projects with multiple interfaces.
• The influence to engage effectively at all levels across a large, diverse project organisation.
• A strong understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements with detailed knowledge of Ionising Radiation regulations and other statutory requirements including Health & Safety legislation, Site Licence conditions and Environmental Permits.

For the right candidate, our client can offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including travel allowance, combined with the opportunity to work for a highly respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry offering outstanding prospects for future career development and advancement.