EDF UK
Radiological Protection Engineer
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Job Description
Ready to help shape the future of radiological protection at one of Europe’s largest nuclear projects? Join EDF and play a vital role in building the safety standards that will support commissioning and future nuclear operations at Hinkley Point C. At EDF, Success is Personal – giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise while making a real impact.
The Opportunity
As a Radiological Protection Engineer, you’ll help develop the radiological protection arrangements for delivery of commissioning and operations at Hinkley Point C. You’ll contribute to one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects while supporting our journey towards An Electric Britain
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is based in #Bridgwater, with regular visits to the Hinkley Point C site. You’ll work with technical specialists, operational teams and key stakeholders across the project.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your specialist expertise through structured training. Working alongside industry experts, regulators and project teams, you’ll help establish world-class radiological protection standards for future nuclear operations.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a Radiological Protection Engineer with proven radiological protection expertise in a complex or high-hazard environment and experience working with a range of technical stakeholders. Ideally, you would hold a degree qualification, or equivalent, in a science-related discipline. Do you enjoy...
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- Applying radiological protection principles within a complex environment
- Creating and delivering practical, effective radiation safety arrangements that protect people and ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.
- Providing radiological protection advice for nuclear operations, commissioning and construction environments
- Working in a dynamic and supportive team, where individual development is prioritised and opportunities are available to broaden your experience.
… then we’d welcome your application.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing radiological protection advice and guidance to support compliance with legal and organisational requirements
- Working in the field with Commissioning and Operations teams to provide radiological protection leadership
- Supporting the specification of radiological protection facilities and procurement of radiological instrumentation and equipment
- Supporting the development of radiological protection standards, training and operational capability across Hinkley Point C
- Promoting best practice and a strong safety culture across construction, commissioning and future operations
- Working with regulators, industry groups and project stakeholders to support project objectives
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Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Additional Information
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st July 2026.
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- Shift Work?: No
- Career area: Hinkley Point C
- Primary Contractual Location: Hinkley Point C
- Term of Employment: Permanent
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