Radiation Protection Engineer

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean‑up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission – to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry‑leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated – visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

Hinkley Point A is looking for an experienced Accredited Health Physicist to join us for a 1‑year secondment period to be involved with a site in one of its busiest phases of decommissioning. Over the next twelve months the site will be loading the first waste into its Interim Storage Facility, proceeding in the design of the innovative Vault Retrieval Project and continuing with our extensive waste programme and asset management projects.

It’s an exciting time to be at Hinkley Point A and a great opportunity to broaden your experience across a varied selection of work fronts and radiological hazards.

In this role, you’ll provide specialist radiological advice across the site, supporting projects and programmes with detailed risk assessments, compliance documentation and ALARP strategies.

You’ll play a key part in developing and implementing new radiological protection practices, commissioning advanced equipment and ensuring work instructions meet the highest safety standards. Your expertise will guide critical decisions, from reviewing safety cases to advising on PPE and waste management, while liaising with regulators and inspectors to maintain best‑in‑class performance.

This is more than a technical role, it’s an opportunity to influence the future of nuclear safety and sustainability. You’ll contribute to the training of junior Radiological Protection Engineers, continuous improvement across the site and emergency preparedness, all while working in a collaborative environment that values your growth and impact.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in radiological protection and compliance. Your expertise should include a detailed understanding of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, ensuring you can provide authoritative guidance on compliance and best practice.

We’re looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with practical experience. You’ll have worked in specialist roles and ideally within a nuclear site environment, applying your skills to complex challenges.

Accreditation as a Health Physicist is essential and if you’re already a Radiation Protection Adviser, that’s a strong advantage. This is a role where your insight and leadership will make a tangible difference on a site at the forefront of NRS’s mission.

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