Company: AWE Nuclear Security Technologies
Location: Gosport
Posted: May 15th, 2026
Health Physicist
Location: PO12 2DL, located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking.
Package: 38,020 - 57,020 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Working pattern: We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
AWE is looking for a Health Physicist for the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group which provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non-ionising radiation protection advice.As a health Physicist, you will provide independent, high-quality radiation protection and dosimetry support, ensuring AWE and its customers remain compliant with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and other relevant legislation.
You will use your technical expertise in radiation protection, health physics and/or dosimetry to support core services, justify technical practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.
As part of this role, you will be supported with professional development opportunities to progress your career towards becoming a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
A QCF Level 4 qualification in a radiation protection or health physics (or equivalent knowledge gained through experience).
Experience working in a technical or scientific role within a regulated environment.
Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role.
A working understanding of radiation protection, radiological metrology and/or dosimetry.
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
Strong attention to detail, good numeracy and concise recordkeeping skills.
Ability to prioritise work effectively and manage time efficiently.
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Willingness and ability to work in designated (radiological) areas.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
Working in a professional radiation protection or dosimetry role within a UK defence environment.
Supporting or delivering radiation protection and dosimetry services.
Providing technical justification for practices to meet regulatory or industry standards.
Communicating complex technical work to a wide range of audiences.
Supporting improvement projects within radiation protection, health physics or dosimetry.
Training, mentoring or providing technical guidance to others.
Experience working with safe systems of work and change management in externally regulated environments.
Membership of a relevant professional body and/or a QCF Level 6 qualification in science.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Alverstoke.
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