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Location: Caithness, Scotland

Salary: £30,084 - £39,962 (DOE)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Health Physics Surveyor to join our team here at NUVIA. 

About the Role

• Function and source checking various types of radiation protection instrumentation.
• To carry out radiological monitoring within nuclear facilities, ensuring that all readings are accurately measured and recorded.
• Counting and assessing air samples from various designations.
• Advising to working party on radiological conditions and maintaining the principles of ALARP.
• Monitoring in high hazard environments including designations Supervised areas, R2, R3, R4 / C0, C2, C3, C4.
• Ensuring that all permits are complied with and point of work safety assessments are completed.
• Set up, maintenance and de-classification of radiation and contamination-controlled areas.
• Maintaining safety and compliance under the site licence conditions, Ionising Radiation regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Applying to appropriate control methods when handling activated, or contaminated items.
• Carrying out radiological monitoring as part of an event or emergency.
• Training and mentoring of new recruits in full range of HP Surveyor duties.
• Reporting to Health Physics Charge Hand / Supervisor / Site Manager / Package Manager.

Occupational Skills and Qualifications

• City and Guilds in Radiation Safety Practice – stage 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 – Radiation Protection.
• Level 5 Health Physics monitoring (NDA).
• Level 3 Health Physics monitoring (EDF).
• A good working knowledge of the IRR’s.
• Evidence of working within a radiological environment.

Employee Benefits 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance Private Medical Scheme* Employee Share Scheme Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP) 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service) Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year In partnership with trade unions Personal Development & Further Education Support Long Service & Recognition Awards Free Employee Assistance Programme Flexible hybrid & agile working Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction, is a global company operating on highly regulated, sensitive, nuclear and industrial sites. We work across business sectors spanning nuclear energy, civil and military defence, healthcare, environment and scientific research and development. Our nuclear heritage spans over 70 years and has seen NUVIA play a key role in some of the most technically challenging projects the industry has delivered. Working alongside our clients, we guarantee the best levels of safety and performance to build a safer, cleaner and sustainable world. Nuvia currently works across all NDA sites and EDF sites in the UK, is gaining a larger presence in the defence sector, and partnering with new build generation making it an exciting time to join an ever-growing company with a solid foundation, and a bright future!
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.