Job Description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Project Management

Location

Dounreay

Salary range

37,147 to 58,109

Closing Date

30/07/2025

Reference

159/25

Vacancies exist within various areas on site for Project Supervisors. The role's primary purpose is to oversee the safe delivery of physical work. Supervisors will ensure work is conducted safely, securely, and in compliance with environmental standards by suitably qualified and experienced individuals, intervening when necessary. Understanding the legal implications and boundaries of each task is crucial.



You will be reviewed for all positions unless you specify a certain role on your application:

Balance of Site role:

This pivotal role is essential for the safe and efficient delivery of balance of site projects. The successful candidate will be a vital member of a network of supervisory professionals. You will work closely with the project team which incorporates operations, contractors, works control, and specialist advisors to ensure the successful execution of projects. Your collaboration will be key in maintaining safety and efficiency across all operations.

Reactors role:

A mechanical fitter trade background and/or knowledge of processing operations and practical experience of working with alkali metals would be an advantage. There may be a requirement to work on a casual shift basis.

FCA role:

The successful candidate must have experience in an industrial and/or civil work site, must be comfortable leading a team of potentially multi-skilled individuals. Furthermore the role requires an ability to develop longer term solutions whilst maintaining a focus on short term tasks/ issues. The candidate will require to display versatility in their role as the role has the potential to cover a variety of work fronts from civil construction/erection/demolition through to plant installation/modification/removal/repair or decommissioning.

Main Responsibilities:

Supervise work to ensure it is safe, secure, and environmentally compliant, adhering to the safety operating envelope, such as the safety case Ensure tasks are performed by competent personnel according to MAN2003 (works control manual) requirements Manage and monitor contractor performance Assimilate and implement revisions to processes and legislation into practice Review and prepare safe systems of work documentation Review work and initiate STOP procedures when necessary Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to expedite project delivery safely Assist in project progress reporting and programme statusing Participate in work scope and hazard reviews, scheduling, and interactions Contribute to the preparation of handover documentation and support project handover Report and investigate abnormal conditions, unusual occurrences, and failures, taking appropriate actions to protect personnel and the environment, as defined in PRC 0001 (reporting, investigating and learning procedure) Participate in site emergency response and exercises as required Perform the responsibilities of management authorisations relevant to post. Prior to appointment all project supervisors must be appointed to permit receiver, and for areas with local rules, radiation protection supervisor (RPS)

Aptitudes and Experience (see below for specific area aptitudes):

Able to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills Understanding and awareness of safety issues Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative team environment where individuals feel respected and included Adaptable and open to change, coupled with a positive approach Post specific capability analysis assessment

Balance of Site role:

Experience in a construction industrial environment CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent Experience of supervising personnel including the coordination of their work activities Knowledge and understanding of work control process and safe systems of work Experience and knowledge of supervising contracted works Previous experience and training in the following areas would be advantageous: + Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Control/Instrumentation or trade background
+ Construction/Demolition experience
+ Lifting Operations
+ Radiological Work
+ Waste process
+ CSCS Gold Card

Reactors role:

Relevant experience of processing operations and practical experience of working with alkali metals would be an advantage Willing to work on a casual shift basis A mechanical fitter trade background would be an advantage

FCA role:

Relevant experience of industrial/civil work sites Broad awareness of legislation and regulations applicable to own area Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant radiological, conventional and environmental safety issues

Interviews to be held:

Week commencing

Monday 18 August 2025

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process, please contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so that we can make any necessary reasonable adjustment.

NRS attracts an excellent Benefits package:

Standard full time working week with every third Friday off (unless subject to shift work) and paid overtime available Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and in addition, 8 days statutory public holidays, 2 and a half days privilege holidays and 2 and a half days Christmas/New Year closure holidays Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount. Annual company bonus payment of up to 5% basic salary as at 31 March Relocation assistance (where appropriate) Dounreay recognises individual and team achievements or exemplary safe behaviour through the award of vouchers Maternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and paternity leave that offers enhanced payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying employees Additional paid time off for training purposes for local volunteer services such as the retained Fire Service, the Coastguard Rescue Service and Scottish Mountain Rescue. NRS also provide the same support to our employees in the Reserve Forces Access to our onsite Occupational Health Service Access to Aviva Digicare+ Workplace Health package which includes free annual health check, access to a digital GP, nutritional consultations, mental health consultations and second medical opinions Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App Cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees Company sick pay scheme Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)

At Dounreay we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We therefore actively welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives and we are committed to ensuring that we work in an inclusive way that means everyone can perform at their best.



Dounreay is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria, Dounreay will interview the best candidates from within that group.