Responsibilities:
Assist RP Engineers in the design and planning of work and review of products, technology and processes including the modification of Radiological Protection arrangements to maintain compliance with current legislation.
Provide Radiological Protection support in the practical delivery of client works with a particular focus on operational decommissioning work. Provide technical support on Radiological Protection matters to ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations and any mandatory rules on client sites.
Assist in the development of deliverables in support of a radiological protection programme for projects, including documentation such as Radiological Risk Assessments, Radiological Design Documents, Critical Examinations, Dose Estimates, Local Rules, Contingency Plans and Investigation Reports.
Review radiological monitoring data for operational packages of work.
Assist in the delivery of ALARP assessments.
Support of Best Available Technique assessments and other optioning processes.
Assist with radioactive waste aspects of projects as required with support from other specialists, if necessary.
Support delivery within their range of skills, knowledge, experience, and competence.
Work with projects and clients, assisting with solving complex and challenging problems while maintaining excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.
Support colleagues' learning and development through knowledge sharing and experience.
Assist in the deployment of local and company-wide policies, processes, systems etc. under the direction of senior colleagues.
Take accountability for the standard of their own work, taking direction from senior colleagues.
Line management responsibility may come with this role.
Training:
The post holder will be required to complete training as defined in AtkinsRéalis' Common EMEA Training Profiles, supplemented by Nuclear and Power Specific Training Profiles when required. AtkinsRéalis encourages and enables the post holder to develop through training and development activities. It is expected that the post holder will work towards gaining an RPA certification whilst in this role.
Requirements:
Essential:
Educated to NQF Level 5 (HND or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering-related discipline.
Relevant experience within a role relevant to Radiological Protection.
Level of Initiative Expected - Recommend, agree, act and report.
Desirable:
Member of a relevant professional institute.
Willing to work towards certification as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA).
Basic understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 compliance.
Reasonable level of commercial awareness and demonstrate the ability to work within budget and programme.
Adopt a flexible approach and be willing to travel to work on client sites.
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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