Band 3 Nuclear Safety Inspector - Supply Chain Management

As the UK's independent nuclear regulator, our mission is vital to the nation’s safety and security. We protect society by securing safe operations at nuclear facilities across our nation.

This is an exciting role critical to the decarbonisation of the UK's economy; our national defence; and the decommissioning of our nuclear legacy. A career with ONR will provide you with opportunity to lead and shape our society’s future use of nuclear technology.

As an inspector your job will be varied, and you are likely to undertake a range of roles across the sector; from regulating the construction of new nuclear build to the decommissioning of legacy facilities. Some inspectors concentrate on undertaking planned and reactive inspections on site, while others will assess safety submissions or manage discrete intervention projects. Additionally, there may be opportunities to conduct investigations, manage research projects, and mentor and develop the next generation of inspectors.

As a supply chain inspector, you will be concerned with the duty holder's supply chain management arrangements which ensure the delivery of nuclear plant, equipment, and services 'right first time.' This includes considering if safety is adequately considered when developing supply chain strategies and policies. A fundamental element of the arrangements is the duty holder's procurement processes ensuring that appropriate levels of oversight and assurance are applied by the duty holder and all organisations within its supply chain, associated with the provision of nuclear plant, equipment, and services.

• None currently, however, at this level there could be an expectation to manage staff in the future.

Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into ONR. We want the best people for our roles. As an inclusive employer we value individuals’ contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief. Our values 'supportive, open-minded, fair and accountable' are central to this. We investin our people to build capability, resilience, and promote wellbeing in our great teams, underpinned by our inherent focus on inclusion and excellence.

We expect all Nuclear Safety Inspectors to have:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in engineering, physical sciences or a subject appropriate to the specialism.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, or the ability to demonstrate performance and/or experience at an equivalent professional level.

• Knowledge and experience of effective supply chain management in delivering 'right first time,' plant, equipment, and services in the nuclear sector, including the current risks, opportunities, challenges, and associated mitigation methods.
• Experience of the specification of requirements, procurement processes, oversight and assurance and the application of relevant codes, legal and regulatory framework and standards representing good practice.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management arrangements related to the acquisition of high-risk plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of one or more nuclear / high hazard facilities, examples include:

pressurised water reactors, advanced gas cooled reactors, high hazard processing plants etc.

• The ability to assimilate, analyse and provide judgements on new and complex technical issues, clearly and concisely.
• Strong communication, decision making and influencing skills. With the…