Band 3 Nuclear Safety Inspector - Civil Engineering

at  Office of Nuclear Regulation

REF NO

100217
Job Description (internal)

QUALIFICATIONS

We expect all Nuclear Safety Inspectors to have:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in civil and/or structural engineering, or a directly related discipline, or the ability to demonstrate performance and experience at an equivalent professional level.=;
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, or the ability to demonstrate performance and/or experience at an equivalent professional level.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Experience of structural design to resist hazard loading (such as dynamic loads) using appropriate codes;
• Methods for modelling the behaviour of complex and ageing structures;
• Demonstrable understanding of foundation design/construction and geotechnical engineering;
• 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 ability to see the bigger picture, targeting and prioritising work, based on risk.
  We would ideally like you to have experience in the nuclear sector or alternative high hazard industry. But don’t worry if you don’t! We are happy to consider applicants with a non-nuclear/non-high hazard background who, if appointed, would undertake a structured nuclear training programme to reach Nuclear Safety Inspector level (subject to alternative salary range whilst training).

THE ROLE

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 civil engineering specialist inspector you will be involved with the regulation of the design, construction, testing, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a wide range of man-made and natural structures. You will make judgements upon the ability of civil engineering structures to provide essential safety and security functions, such as containment and protecting nuclear material from a range of potential challenges and faults.

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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

We recognise we have a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces and also have a Veterans guaranteed interview scheme. We offer an interview to Veterans who meet the minimum criteria for applicants who opt into the scheme. Please see eligibility criteria below;

• served for at least one year in His Majesty’s Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve);
• be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, His Majesty’s Armed Forces;
• not already be employed by ONR