Fusion Safety Assessor

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Regular onsite presence is required, usually 3–5 days per week, with flexible working where compatible with the role.

Salary: £57,117 per year, inclusive of a Specialist Allowance.

Company

hirify.global works on clean energy and the development of fusion power, including the STEP prototype reactor and the future regulatory framework for fusion power plants.

What you will do

• Lead high-level radiological consequence assessments for postulated accident scenarios using emerging conceptual fusion power plant designs.
• Use technical assessments to support the development of domestic and international fusion safety, security, and environmental regulation.
• Provide specialist input to strategic and technical documentation for the future fusion industry.
• Plan regulatory familiarisation and fusion training through site visits and subject-matter-expert presentations.
• Work with UK and international fusion organisations, regulatory bodies, industry workshops, and groups such as the IAEA.
• Review and respond to technical questions relating to fusion safety regulation and the UK fusion strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline enhanced by relevant experience or a postgraduate qualification, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Working knowledge of regulations and guidance covering safety, security, environmental protection, and waste management.
• Experience in radiological consequence assessment, including identifying hazards, release mechanisms, and possible sequences of events in postulated accident scenarios.
• Experience modelling releases through various pathways and receptors on and off site for conceptual fusion power plant designs, using software such as ADMS and PACE.
• Knowledge of applying theoretical, high-level radiological consequence assessment to wider risk and policy considerations, including emergency preparedness and insurance and third-party liability.
• Ability to communicate clear risk messages to relevant stakeholders.
• Confidence in owning tasks and working to deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working is supported where compatible with the role.
• Travel is required to engage with domestic and international fusion organisations and working groups.
• hirify.global is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and fair representation across its workforce.
• Benefits are provided as part of the employment package.

Hiring process

• The role requires UK Security Vetting, including Security Clearance (SC) and Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
• Candidates must already hold unrestricted SC clearance or be able to achieve it, with UK residency of at least 2 of the last 5 years, including one consecutive 12-month period.