Senior Radiological Protection Engineer

Job Description Overview

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about radiological protection, thrives on solving complex challenges, and takes pride in developing high-performing teams. As a Technical Manager – Radiological Protection, you will leverage your technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership strengths to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of nuclear and defence projects. You will build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, influence critical decisions, and champion a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the nuclear lifecycle while helping shape the future capability and success of our radiological protection function.

• Lead and provide technical oversight for a portfolio of radiological protection projects across the nuclear and defence sectors.
• Act as a trusted technical authority, delivering expert advice on radiation protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards while meeting client and business objectives.
• Support and deliver Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services, providing practical and robust solutions to complex challenges.
• Drive the development and implementation of radiological protection strategies throughout the nuclear lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, project managers, and technical specialists to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop radiological protection professionals, promoting a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Contribute to technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives within the RP function.
• Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, and identification of new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across industry, regulatory, and client organisations.

• You are an experienced radiological protection professional with significant expertise in nuclear and/or defence environments.
• You have a strong understanding of radiological protection principles, UK legislation, and regulatory requirements, including IRR
  17 and ALARP.
• You combine technical excellence with strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• You are confident providing technical assurance and guidance on complex radiological protection matters.
• You have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful project outcomes.
• You are an effective communicator who can build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• You are passionate about developing talent, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You are commercially aware and able to balance technical requirements with project and business objectives.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• You are committed to delivering innovative, practical, and client-focused radiological protection solutions.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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