Location: UK Sector: Aerospace & Defence Job Type: Contract Salary: Market related Reference: Sk/R/091893 Role Shape the future of nuclear safety on a high profile UK defence programme. Our client requires a Principal Radiation Protection Consultant to work on a contract basis across UK locations with hybrid working. Role Purpose Act as the technical authority for radiation protection on a major, safety critical programme Provide expert radiological safety advice to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice Support the delivery of ALARP driven design and operational solutions across complex facilities Lead and coordinate radiation protection activities within multidisciplinary project teams Job Role Responsibilities Provide competent guidance and advice on radiological safety matters Ensure legislative compliance and adoption of industry best practice Engage with multi discipline teams to demonstrate ALARP principles within design and operations Coordinate and produce radiation protection documentation, including: Normal Operational Dose Uptake Assessments Radiological Zoning Radiological Risk Assessments ALARP Assessments Operating Instructions Compliance statements Lead and supervise radiation protection personnel where required Interface with safety case teams and other technical disciplines Contribute to project scheduling, defining deliverables, dependencies, resourcing, time, and cost estimates Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications Proven experience in a radiation protection role (essential) Demonstrable ability to lead or oversee technical teams (essential) Experience working on complex, safety critical or highly regulated environments Experience interfacing with safety case professionals and engineering disciplines (desirable) Experience contributing to the design of new processes or facilities (desirable) Ability to achieve and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance Candidates may start on BPSS with enhanced clearance in progress Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Location: UK Sector: Aerospace & Defence Job Type: Contract Salary: Market related Reference: Sk/R/091893 Role Shape the future of nuclear safety on a high profile UK defence programme. Our client requires a Principal Radiation Protection Consultant to work on a contract basis across UK locations with hybrid working. Role Purpose Act as the technical authority for radiation protection on a major, safety critical programme Provide expert radiological safety advice to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice Support the delivery of ALARP driven design and operational solutions across complex facilities Lead and coordinate radiation protection activities within multidisciplinary project teams Job Role Responsibilities Provide competent guidance and advice on radiological safety matters Ensure legislative compliance and adoption of industry best practice Engage with multi discipline teams to demonstrate ALARP principles within design and operations Coordinate and produce radiation protection documentation, including: Normal Operational Dose Uptake Assessments Radiological Zoning Radiological Risk Assessments ALARP Assessments Operating Instructions Compliance statements Lead and supervise radiation protection personnel where required Interface with safety case teams and other technical disciplines Contribute to project scheduling, defining deliverables, dependencies, resourcing, time, and cost estimates Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications Proven experience in a radiation protection role (essential) Demonstrable ability to lead or oversee technical teams (essential) Experience working on complex, safety critical or highly regulated environments Experience interfacing with safety case professionals and engineering disciplines (desirable) Experience contributing to the design of new processes or facilities (desirable) Ability to achieve and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance Candidates may start on BPSS with enhanced clearance in progress Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunities employer.
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Radiation Protection Consultant to shape nuclear safety within a high-profile UK defence programme. This contract role, with hybrid working, requires expertise in radiation protection and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include providing guidance on radiological safety, ensuring compliance with legislation, and coordinating documentation such as risk assessments and operating instructions. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in safety-critical environments and the ability to achieve UK Developed Vetting security clearance.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Radiation Protection Consultant to shape nuclear safety within a high-profile UK defence programme. This contract role, with hybrid working, requires expertise in radiation protection and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include providing guidance on radiological safety, ensuring compliance with legislation, and coordinating documentation such as risk assessments and operating instructions. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in safety-critical environments and the ability to achieve UK Developed Vetting security clearance.
