Nuclear Inspectors are expected to be capable of undertaking a variety of roles: 

Inspecting sites 
Assessing technical safety cases 
Enforcing the law and influencing improvement in safety cases 
Developing strategic approaches to secure high standards in the industry 
Managing nuclear research contracts etc 
The role of a Nuclear Inspector is varied and you are likely to undertake a range of duties during your career. Some Inspectors concentrate on undertaking planned and reactive inspections on site, while others will mainly assess safety submissions or manage discrete intervention projects. 

However, the focus is on working as teams to ensure compliance, reassure the public and improve safety standards. When Inspectors find shortcomings in compliance they initially provide advice but may issue verbal and written warnings. The powers available to inspectors enable them to serve Enforcement Notices and ultimately initiate prosecutions. There is also a wide range of powers available under nuclear license conditions. 

In addition to high technical ability and expertise, your personal qualities are also important to us. Should you be invited for interview, your abilities in the following areas will also be discussed and assessed: 

Sound judgement based on your knowledge and expertise, often in a pressurised environment 
drive and determination, and ability to stay calm under pressure 
an influential and persuasive approach to achieving objectives, emotionally resilient - able to get the job done in difficult circumstances 
the ability to work as part of a team 
ability to effectively plan, prioritise and be forward thinking good investigative ability, and initiative to generate appropriate research 
ability to work effectively within a programme management environment 
Our Inspectors come from a variety of mainly nuclear or high-hazard-related backgrounds, but all demonstrate calm and poise when working under pressure in one of the most demanding jobs in the public sector.

For all Nuclear Specialist Inspector posts, applicants would normally be expected to have: 

A good honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate scientific or engineering subject 
Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution or able to demonstrate performance and/or experience at an equivalent professional level 
Experience of working in responsible positions in the nuclear sector or other high hazard industry in design, construction, operation or safety appraisal in a safety case environment, with preference given to candidates who can demonstrate a sound understanding of the current nuclear industry context and understanding of relevant principles and practices 
However, HSE/ONR is willing to consider any proposals put forward by disabled applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means. 
Specific job-related expertise required alongside other technical and behavioural competencies are listed within the individual job roles - please see the disciplines section below. 

In addition to high technical ability and expertise, your personal qualities are also important to us.

Salary: according to experience