Job Description

I have a unique and exciting opportunity for an ITA Assessor (Independant Technical Assessor) to work in a permanent position for our client in the nuclear industry based in London. This role is to work in the civil & structural sector as part of a new build power station. 

The Independent Technical Assessment (ITA) team of the INA function provides independent review, assessment and challenge of safety case submissions, and other technical and design deliverables, to provide assurance that the final design meets the necessary nuclear safety (and other safety) standards. The team represent and communicate the ITA view to key stakeholders including the UK Nuclear Regulators (ONR and EA).

Key responsibilities:

• To provide assurance that the design assurance model is operating effectively, and to provide advice as to any areas for improvement.
• To provide independent and impartial advice, and cold eye review as the project develops design or safety case solutions.
• To provide an additional and independent technical assessment barrier for higher risk design or safety case deliverables.
• Present an independent view on project processes, practices and governance to external Regulators and internal committees such as the Nuclear Safety Committee.
• Support through effective assurance, oversight, challenge, and technical assessment, the Project’s Hold Point and Regulatory Commitment Processes
• Support broader INA remit in accordance with the SZC INA Mandate:
• Independent Assurance (Functional oversight) Team in support of function-wide assessments
• The Independent Site Inspection Team for conducting site surveillances.

What you will need:

• Experience in nuclear or other high hazard / regulated industry.
• Experience in highly complex / highly technical projects, understanding of the interfaces across the many contributors that such projects demand.
• Experience in the area of Civil / Structural engineering and the application to nuclear safety cases and design.
• Proven track record in building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders and Regulators.
• Ability to influence at all levels within a diverse project organisation.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant good practice and codes/standards in areas of technical specialism.
• Strong knowledge of modern standard safety cases and UK Regulatory standards and expectations.
• Ability to innovate, think laterally and implement processes with an engaged and thinking approach.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position 
• Negotiable salary & package 
• Site based role

The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.
 
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Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• Analytical skills