Fire Safety Advisor; Commissioning; Nuclear

Job-:
Construction & Commissioning Delivery

Location:

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Market Sector:
Nuclear Recruiting Type:
Professional & Technical Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role The HPC Comm Ops Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

The team require a Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) from a diverse background and level of expertise. In this role, you will be working in a diverse environment and contribute your knowledge and skills to oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning activities on the HPC project, work collaboratively with other areas, teams and programmes.

The Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) is part of a team of Comm Ops safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Commissioning Fire Safety Coordinator.

The role will also support on fire safety matters to the Commissioning programme (NNB Gen Co), support and promote the development of a positive fire safety culture and help support / facilitate the coordination of fire safety amongst the many other contractors working on the project and at its Associated Development Sites. As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with Commissioning Fire Safety Lead, HPC Site Construction Fire Safety Team.

You will support the Comm Ops Fire Safety Lead / team with their day-to-day Fire Safety management and monitoring between the Comm Ops Organisation, which will form an integral part of the HPC Commissioning Fire Safety Arrangements in line with the HPC site arrangements. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service. Qualifications What makes you remarkable?

Expected:
Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)

Experience with in large scale complex construction or nuclear licence sites environments

Experience with in DSEAR hazards and managements processes

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety Competent in using Microsoft applications and an aptitude to learn new software packages

CompEx Foundation Plus (ExF+)Hold CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain this Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Fire Safety Order”), Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) and codes of practice and the ability to interpret applicability to a range of different operating conditions and contexts

You should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to (or working towards) one of the Fire Risk Assessor National Register (i.e. IFSM, IFE, FRACS). Including Comp Ex qualification (Foundation Plus ExF+ or Responsible Persons Ex14)
Previous experience overseeing the development and implementation of Fire Safety Management Arrangements (e.g. Industrial and Fire Safety Management System and supporting organisation) within an industrial or similar setting

Previous experience of implementing of DSEAR arrangements and…