Job description
Cavendish Nuclear is a core part of Babcock’s Nuclear Sector and on our Radiation Protection programme, you’ll learn that at its heart, radiation protection is all about ensuring we protect people and the environment.
Over two years you’ll undertake relevant placements across projects, gaining experience in this vital field. You might find yourself supporting the decommissioning of redundant nuclear facilities, assisting in dismantling retired submarines, or contributing to the safe operation and construction of nuclear facilities.
Whatever you find yourself doing, you’ll be playing an integral role in creating a safer and more secure world.
Radiation Protection at Babcock
Joining the Radiation Protection Team you’ll work alongside radiation protection experts, learning to assess radiation hazards, suggest improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Throughout the programme you’ll collaborate with multi-discipline teams to draft and implement protection policies, and review safety systems. Key tasks include evaluating workplace radiation risks, recommending waste disposal practices, and assessing the environmental impact of radioactive materials. You’ll also learn how to provide consultancy support, prepare detailed reports, liaise with regulators, and identify training needs to enhance radiation safety awareness.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll advance to the role of Radiation Protection Consultant.
What you'll get
- We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
What we are looking for
- A relevant degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) related subject.
- A postgraduate qualification in this area, such as an MSc or PG (Dip) in Radiological Protection, would be advantageous.
Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Warrington
- Salary
- £32,500*
Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 17 December 2024
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Closing date: 17 December 2024