Independent Assessor

Overview

In this role you will provide independent assessment and challenge for Radiation Protection, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management at EDFC. You will influence project governance and drive improvements by presenting evidence-based conclusions to senior leadership. Based at Hinkley Point C with occasional collaboration in Bristol, you will ensure compliance with UK regulations and international best practices. You will work across interfaces to safeguard safety, quality and regulatory alignment. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape how a major nuclear project delivers on safety and performance.

Pay / Benefits

• 65,000 salary
• annual bonus
• market-leading pension
• electric vehicle leasing
• discounted gym membership
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessment and challenge of project and business processes
• Report findings to the IA Manager and present evidence-based conclusions to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment with national, international, INPO and WANO best practice
• Represent an independent view to internal committees and external regulators on processes, governance and compliance
• Collaborate with Assurance teams (Supply Chain Inspection, Independent Site Inspection, Independent Technical Assessment)
• Analyze 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
• Build strong networks across the project to ensure Independent Assessment is effectively planned into delivery

Key requirements

• Degree in engineering or science discipline or equivalent technical background
• Deep operational knowledge of Radiation Protection, Radiography, Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Waste Management
• Ability to lead assessment activities with strong organisation, independence and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clear, evidence-based arguments to senior stakeholders
• Experience working on complex, highly technical projects with multiple interfaces
• Influence to engage effectively at all levels across a large, diverse project organisation
• Strong understanding of UK nuclear regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety legislation, Site Licence conditions and Environmental Permits
• Security Vetting eligibility (UK residency criteria: typically 3 of last 5 years)

• clear communication
• independence
• proactive mindset
• Radiation Protection
• Radiography
• Emergency Preparedness

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