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Role: Independent Assessor (Radiation Protection Advisor / Radioactive Waste Advisor) - Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station project. 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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