Our Vacancy
Radiation Protection Coordinator
- Nuclear
- Permanent /
- Bridgwater
- United Kingdom
- 09/06/25
- On site
⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,500 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world, delivering future-ready infrastructure at the forefront of low-carbon energy.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As a member of Assystem, you’ll be part of a team driving the low-carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world-class missions like Hinkley Point C. Your future team plays a key role in ensuring the safe and compliant coordination of radiography within one of Europe’s largest nuclear programmes.
Job Description
🚀 The Job Mission
This role ensures the safe coordination of radiography operations across HPC construction.
You’ll support compliance with CDM, IRR2017 and nuclear licence conditions.
Your future team champions innovation, safety and continuous improvement.
⚡️ Coordinate radiography activities between contractors and radiography service providers
⚡️ Monitor safety and compliance on-site, contributing to barrier plans and best practices
⚡️ Manage storage and digitalisation of radiographic records for lifetime traceability
⚡️ Support innovation through non-radiological NDT methods in line with ALARP
⚡️ Liaise with Subject Matter Experts and RPA for technique approval and justification
⚡️ Analyse radiographic KPIs and report performance issues and risks
⚡️ Provide guidance to the project team on safety and radiography regulations
⚡️ Work outside regular hours to participate in the permit system and site activities
My profile
🛠 Essential Skills
🛠 PCN or equivalent ISO 9712 / ASME Level 2 radiographer certification (current or lapsed)
🛠 Previously appointed Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)
🛠 Experience on large construction/refit sites involving open site radiography
🛠 Excellent knowledge of IRR2017 and CDM 2015 regulations
🛠 Familiar with radiography barrier plans and site-based coordination practices
🛠 Knowledge of radiographic and non-radiographic NDT technologies
🛠 Strong understanding of nuclear site licence requirements
🛠 Proven ability to lead and drive safety in critical environments
✔️ Desired Skills
✔️ Experience on nuclear infrastructure projects
✔️ Additional NDT certifications (e.g. Ultrasonics, Surface Inspection)
✔️ Skilled in performance analysis and KPI reporting
✔️ Strong stakeholder engagement and communication ability
✔️ Familiarity with digitalisation of radiographic records
🌟 Why You Should Apply
Join a respected global leader supporting one of Europe’s most advanced nuclear construction projects. Contribute to world-class radiographic coordination and play a critical role in project safety, compliance, and innovation.
Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Flexible working hours
Employee referral scheme
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Are you a prospective or recent graduate?
Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.
Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!
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