Fire Safety Engineer

Role:
Fire Safety Engineer

Position:
Contract

Location:

Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Duration: 12 months plus

Pay: £555 (paye), £750 umbrella

The Role

The Fire Safety Specialist is part of a team of dedicated fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Head of Site Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection & Harbours.

The main purpose of the job is to determine and document the fire safety strategy, develop supporting project standards and guidance, drive improvements in safety culture, management systems, performance and to coordinate and cooperate with the NNB Fire Safety Team to assist them in delivering their aims effectively.

This will include, but is not limited to, problem solving and establishing innovative solutions to fire safety challenges faced during construction and commissioning, recommending temporary fire safety solutions to include temporary compartmentation, smoke control, fire barriers, fire water supply, fire alarm and detection systems and developing industry best practice across the piece.

The role will lead in the critical review of fire incidents and fire alarm activations and assist in determining an appropriate level of investigation, to include carrying out physical fire scene investigations both independently, or in conjunction with other external statutory authorities.

The role will also provide advice and guidance on fire safety protection and prevention matters to assist the Principal Contractor (NNB Gen Co) with regulatory compliance, including liaison with the Regulator and Local Fire Authority to ensure fire safety standards are set and maintained across the HPC project to include the Associated Development Sites.

The post holder will promote the development of a positive fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of fire safety systems and policies, report on fire safety engineering matters to relevant personnel and committees and support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems on the construction site.

Principal Accountabilities

Develop fire safety standards and management systems to support the construction phase of HPC.
Write and publish fire safety protection and prevention related guidance for the Construction Project to meet legislative requirements and industry best practice.
Provide fire safety protection and prevention advice and guidance to the Principal Contractor, wider Contractor base and relevant committees to support the development of fire safety arrangements (both general and process related).
Review the implementation of temporary construction fire safety solutions and standards.
Provide Fire Safety advice to Area Construction Leads, Project Managers and the NNB Fire Safety Team, to develop building fire engineering strategies.
Review Contractor proposals and advise NNB on the basis of an "Informed Client" where further challenge or corroboration ought to be sought.
Act as an advisor to construction, health and safety groups on matters relating to construction fire safety engineering strategy, design and implementation.
Undertake and advise on fire investigations to determine origin and cause and assist in the determination of the appropriate level of investigation to be undertaken.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences.
Act as technical and strategic advisor to the Head of Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection and Harbours.
Undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience &

Skills:

Demonstrable knowledge and experience of fire safety within the context of complex multi-interface construction sites.
Good understanding of UK and International best practice, applicable codes and standards relating to fire safety engineering including the ALARP principle.
Knowledge of Fire…