Advisor, Radiological Protection

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. Applicants can be based anywhere in the UK.

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.

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 (plus public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care
• £250 – One‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Screening Process

• 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