Radiological Protection Engineer

Confidential • Manchester, England • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Radiological Protection Engineer within AtkinsRéalis’ expanding Decommissioning Services team. The successful candidate will report to Senior Engineer/RPA and will take a leading role in the radiological protection aspects of the projects on which Decommissioning Services are engaged.

The RP specific work on projects currently being delivered include:

  • The provision of high-level technical advice to client sites.
  • Detailed technical design and review of products, technology and processes including modification of RP arrangements.
  • The provision of RP support and oversight of practical delivery of operational decommissioning work (e.g. size reduction of redundant components etc.).
  • Whilst the main roles and responsibilities will be based around radiological protection, there will be significant cross over with radioactive waste, therefore flexibility is essential.