Nuclear Regulator

About this role

Salary – £60,651

Location – Penrith, Preston, Warrington, Wallingford, Reading, Bristol and Bridgwater

Staff Grade – N1a

Post Type – Permanent full-time

Interviews to commence week beginning 4th November 2024

About us:

We are currently recruiting for Nuclear Regulators to join our team. 

At the Environment Agency, we are responsible for regulating the disposal of radioactive waste across the whole of the nuclear industry in England. Whether it be an operational power station, or a new build project, our regulators work with nuclear operators to ensure the highest levels of environmental protection are achieved. As a regulator, you will be at the forefront of this work.

Why Choose Us:

Make a real difference: By joining our team, your work will actively contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable environment in which we can all thrive and tackle the challenges posed by climate change head-on.

Professional growth: The Environment Agency offers opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work on diverse and impactful projects; you'll gain valuable experience and enhance your skills as part of our dedicated team. 

Continuous learning: It's not just your own professional development that will be encouraged. You'll play a vital role in coordinating the delivery of technical training and mentoring of staff on regulation activities.

Collaboration and partnership: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment, and play a key role where continuous learning, through your coordination and delivery of technical training and the mentoring of staff on monitoring activities will ensure a consistent and professional service. 

Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Become the champion for Health and Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) practices. You will play a leadership role in promoting a positive HSW culture across the regulation team.

Incident Response: Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You'll be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role. 

What will you do?

As a site regulator, you'll be the focal point for all Environment Agency interactions on site. You'll be part of one of our specialist teams and have the opportunity to broaden your skills across a number of sectors of the nuclear industry such as nuclear new build and geological disposal.

You'll provide specialist advice, guidance and support to our senior managers and external partners in line with relevant legislation and best practice.  You'll deliver risk-based decision making to support delivery of environmental outcomes. 

Undertaking audit, inspection and enforcement activities at nuclear sites for processes regulated under legislation, you'll advise a range of customers in the nuclear industry on the legislation we enforce and the standards we expect to see. You'll assist with Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of potential new reactor designs proposed for construction and operation in England and assess their acceptability in terms of both radioactive and non-radioactive impacts.  You'll also review environmental permits for nuclear sites.

You'll assist with assessment of nuclear plant designers' and operators', optioneering and optimisation plans to ensure best available techniques (BAT) are employed. You'll also be assessing technical information relating to radioactive waste, associated environment protection equipment and discharges from nuclear sites.

You'll be the customer account manager on site, liaising with local area staff, to provide an integrated regulatory service and influence operators to go beyond regulatory compliance to achieve enhanced environmental protection.

What will I need?

Essential:

With a scientific degree or equivalent vocational experience, we expect our Nuclear Regulators to join us with some experience of the nuclear industry or regulating nuclear sites and have the determination and enthusiasm to drive environmental improvements.  You'll be looking to further develop your skills. 

You'll need knowledge of relevant UK legislation relevant to radioactive substances regulation and other associated legislation, to enable you to regulate.  You'll have  an appreciation of the challenges the industry faces. You'll also need to provide proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years in line with Environment Agency enhanced security checks.

Full UK driving licence is also required.

You'll also possess:

•  A background in nuclear engineering or radiological monitoring and assessment or nuclear project management, would be an advantage.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills and able to explain our role to members of the public and answer their queries.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role and an understanding of good customer practice.
• Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are achieved.

The role will be based across office and nuclear site locations in England so there will be frequent and occasionally unscheduled travel. Occasional overseas travel may be required. Nuclear sites are generally not conveniently accessible by public transport; hence the post requires a full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

You'll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you'll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We'll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.

What's more, you'll have access to our great benefits package including:

• A competitive salary of £60,651
• 27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Great career opportunities
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme
• A range of flexible working options plus many more!

As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruitment team at earecruitment@peoplescout.co.uk.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency!

Closing date for applications: Monday 14th October 

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place in Birmingham w/c 04 November