Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in nuclear safety or high hazard industries., A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Control/Electrical Engineering., Strong written and verbal communication skills., Excellent customer service manner with strong listening and interpersonal skills..

Key responsabilities:

Prepare nuclear safety cases and supporting documentation for safety projects across the UK.

Deliver fit for purpose safety documentation under appropriate supervision from project managers and clients.

Liaise with engineering, plant operators, and other safety specialists to present comprehensive safety cases.

Represent RPS positively to clients and peers, ensuring a good impression.

Job description

At RPS, a TetraTech company, our Risk team have opportunities available for a Nuclear Safety Assessor to join our Health, Safety & Risk business. We are flexible on location.

About The Team

The RPS Risk team has been a leading provider of nuclear safety and risk consultancy services to clients in the UK for over 30 years.We are able to provide our core radiological safety assessment services supported with in-house specialist capabilities in Criticality safety, Radiological Shielding assessment, Human Factors, Nuclear Fire and Peer Review from our team of 50 staff.This capability is complemented by a growing Fire (conventional) and Process Safety section providing services across a range of sectors.

Due to the nature of the work we undertake all selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Nuclear Safety Assessor, you will be working on safety projects across the UK.You will be focussed on the preparation of nuclear safety cases and supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities Include

Working with appropriate supervision (RPS Project Manager and/or clients) delivering fit for purpose safety documentation.
Liaison with engineering, plant operators and other specialist safety disciplines, e.g. Human Factors, Fire, Criticality, Radiological Shielding, Environmental, to present coherent and comprehensive safety cases.
Representing RPS, making a good impression to clients, potential clients and your peers.

Who We Are Looking For

You will have at least 2 years’ experience in nuclear safety (or other high hazard industries)
A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, e.g. Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control/ Electrical Engineering
Excellent customer service manner with strong listening and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Flexible in approach to support effective delivery

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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