Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Competitive

As an Independent Nuclear Assurance Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our nuclear operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering independent inspections , surveillance, and concurrence of nuclear work across facilities, plant, equipment, and support services, both on-board and on-site.
• Evaluating nuclear and radiological safety performance against relevant legislation to assess compliance levels.
• Supervising inspections to advance submarine builds and projects through the ‘Hold Point Control’ process.
• Communicating inspection findings to stakeholders at all levels, including external regulators and senior management.
• Supporting independent assessments of emergency arrangements and providing constructive feedback.
• Challenging safety and security committees to ensure due process and uphold nuclear safety.
• Developing and maintaining individual Assurance Plans aligned with key business projects.
• Overseeing Independent Peer Reviews of safety documentation.

Essential:

• Experience in a Nuclear or Highly Regulated Environment, or in a Quality/Safety role.
• Ability to evaluate challenges and provide influential solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and methodical in your approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in auditing inspections.
• Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions and security regulations.
• Experience in submarine build, testing, and commissioning.
• A degree or equivalent in a STEM subject.

We offer a competitive pension scheme , employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy perks like a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

As part of our team, you will work alongside regulatory inspectors reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. Our team acts as the internal regulator for the Submarines business, providing an evidence-based view of nuclear and radiological safety and security performance.

With a comprehensive inspection program, you will have the opportunity to influence change at all levels of the business, enhancing the safety of our boat delivery programs. Enjoy the diversity of this role—one day you might conduct an on-board inspection, and the next, interview a director about a specific business requirement. We also offer relocation support packages for eligible candidates.

At BAE Systems, you’ll make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity. We empower you to fulfill your potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!