Advisor - Radiological Protection

Advisor, Radiological Protection

Location: Manchester, Derby, or Warrington with Hybrid Working

Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs

About the Role

We need you to help shape the future of clean energy by supporting the radiological protection aspects of the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station. As an Advisor in Radiological Protection, you’ll work across our engineering and safety teams to ensure radiation hazards are understood, controlled, and demonstrated to be ALARP within our integrated Environment, Safety, Security & Safeguards (E3S) Case.

This is a cross‑functional role where you’ll influence design decisions, contribute to licensing submissions, and drive best practice in radiological protection across our programme.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll make an impact by:

• Supporting the evaluation of radiological protection requirements across the SMR design, ensuring compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR17) and wider nuclear safety guidance.
• Providing expert advice to engineering teams to justify and demonstrate ALARP for radiation hazards.
• Contributing to the development and execution of radiological protection programmes for the E3S Case.
• Engaging with regulators and licensing authorities during SMR licensing activities.
• Identifying operating experience and best practice from the nuclear industry and integrating it into design.
• Supporting examination of innovative techniques that strengthen radiological safety.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll thrive in this role when you demonstrate:

• High‑quality delivery of radiological protection documentation that meets regulatory and international expectations.
• Effective, confident communication with internal teams, external partners, and regulators.
• Strong understanding of IRR17, safety case development, ACOP and related nuclear safety expectations.
• Ability to interpret how radiological protection considerations apply to power plant operations.
• Constructive engagement with stakeholders across engineering, safety, and project delivery teams.

What You’ll Bring

We’d love to hear from you if you meet at least 75% of the following:

Essential

• Degree at NQF Level 6 in a scientific or engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional institute.
• Good understanding of IRR17, the safety case process, and nuclear safety good practice.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver work to deadline with a high standard of accuracy.

Beneficial

• Experience with operational nuclear power plant environments (normal operations or EMIT).
• Awareness of wider regulatory frameworks (e.g., REPPIR).
• Exposure to regulatory meetings, training delivery or similar.

Why Rolls‑Royce SMR?

We’re building something extraordinary — a new generation of small modular reactors designed to deliver safe, sustainable, affordable low‑carbon power.

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We make reasonable adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace to support you to do your best work.

Flexible and part‑time working options are available for this role.

Security & Background Checks

As part of our offer process, we carry out security and financial probity checks on all offered candidates, including a DBS check. These are not pass/fail assessments; all personal circumstances are considered.

What’s in It for You?

you’ll receive:

• £40,000 – £52,500 salary
• £2,200 annual benefit allowance
• 12.5% bonus opportunity
• 6x pensionable life assurance
• 50% income protection
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• £250 new joiner payment
• Flexible and part‑time working options
• Opportunities to grow your skills in a world‑leading nuclear innovation environment

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the idea of contributing to the UK’s clean‑energy future and shaping the radiological safety of our SMR design, we’d love to hear from you.

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Pay Range:

£42,000.00

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£55,125.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    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
 

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