Principle Inspector

Principle Inspector:
Nuclear Assurance
Barrow In Furness, Hybrid
Up to 48k

Security Clearance:
Must be a British National, dual nationalities must have been relinquished.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced nuclear assurance or regulatory professional to join a defence-focused environment supporting complex, high-hazard programmes of national importance.

This role offers significant visibility across a major site, with the chance to independently influence nuclear and radiological safety, security and regulatory compliance while working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The Role of Principle Inspector:
Nuclear Assurance

• You will operate as an independent inspector, forming an objective, evidence-based view of nuclear safety and security performance across facilities, plant, equipment and supporting services.
• The role provides variety, from hands-on inspections on-site and on-board through to senior-level engagement and regulatory-facing activity.

Key Responsibilities as Principle Inspector:
Nuclear Assurance

• Carry out independent inspections, surveillance and assurance activities across nuclear facilities and associated services
• Assess project and build readiness through formal governance and hold point processes
• Inspect against relevant legislation, licence or authorisation conditions to evaluate compliance
• Produce clear, concise written reports and deliver verbal briefings to stakeholders at all levels, including external regulators; independently observe and assess emergency preparedness exercises and provide constructive feedback
• Provide oversight, challenge and assurance at safety and security committees to ensure due process and continued nuclear safety; maintain oversight of independent peer reviews linked to safety documentation
• Develop, maintain and apply an operational experience feedback system capturing nuclear and radiological events from internal and external sources to support continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience working on nuclear licensed sites or within an equivalent highly regulated industry
• Strong working knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions, authorisation conditions or comparable regulatory frameworks; experience overseeing or managing programmes of work in a regulated environment
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior management and external regulators; strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate balanced, evidence-based judgements.

Desirable Experience

• Background in marine engineering, submarine operations or nuclear plant operations; experience of nuclear submarine build
• Commissioning or operations; degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM discipline; experience in audit, inspection or regulatory functions.

Benefits as Principle Inspector:
Nuclear Assurance

• Up to 48k basic salary
• Pension scheme
• Potential incentive arrangements and a wide range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Relocation support may be available subject to eligibility.

If you are interested in this position, please do apply directly or get in touch or (phone number removed)