Salary

To £60,000 DOE

Location

Coventry

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Physicist or Radiation Projection Engineer.

As Lead Health Physicist, you’ll be working on a project to establish and operate a significant new research and development cell for an MTC customer. Working with the compliance lead, RPA and RWA, you’ll be responsible for supporting the the development and implementation of a radiation protection and low-level radioactive waste management system for the cell.

Once the cell is operational, you’ll will manage the day-to-day health physics activities including managing a small team of technicians.

This position will suit an experienced health physicist or radiation protection engineer and may be working towards being a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), Radiation Waste Advisor (RWA) or senior HS&E advisor.

You’ll be responsible for

Supporting the development and implementation of a radiation protection and low-level radioactive waste management system for the cell, including operational risk and dose minimisation, engineering controls, design features, safety features, warning devices and waste processing / disposal.
Supporting the generation of management processes and procedures to ensure the safe operation of plant for staff, the public and the environment.
Supporting the planning of responding to an emergency or contingency procedures for responding to radiation incidents.
Liaising with plant management and project teams on matters of radiation safety and legislation.
Making recommendations on methods and equipment for radiation protection during work with plant processes and equipment, including dosimetry requirements.
The calibration of detectors and monitoring equipment as required.
Mentoring, coaching and supporting staff training in radiation protection and waste management.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for somebody with substantial experience of health physics, radiation protection and waste management.

You'll also have

Good working knowledge of IRR17
The ability to work collaboratively with adjacent themes e.g. safety, environment, sustainability and supply chain.
Good communication, listening, decision making and influencing skills to audiences ranging from senior managers, project delivery teams and operational staff.
The ability to use data to support recommended actions.
Chartered Membership of Society for Radiological Protection (or working towards).

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Working towards or current RPA or RWA status approved by a relevant awarding body.
Scientific or Engineering Degree or related discipline equivalent or the ability to demonstrate performance and experience at an equivalent professional level.
Knowledge and/or experience of the generation of nuclear plant Safety Cases.

Interview Process

Once you submit your application, this will be passed on to our Talent Acquisition team for review. If you are successfully shortlisted, the next steps will be a 2-stage interview process and a technical test.

Reference and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

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