Fire Safety Advisor

Location: Shurton

Job title:

Fire Safety Advisor IR35 Status:
Inside of IR35

Start date:

TBC ASAP Duration:
Contract (Long-term) Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: up to 280 PAYE / 360 UMB (Daily rate equivalent of approx. 70k/pa) DOE

Location:

Site based, HPC Job Purpose / Overview The Fire Safety Advisor is part of a team of specialist fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Fire Safety Manager. The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor to ensure fire safety standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the project.

The post holder will also support and 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, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, report on fire safety maters to relevant personnel and committees, supporting the on-site Fire & Rescue Team with the provision of risk information and support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems on the construction site.

Contextual Information Operating Environment Project is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe. The project marks the rebirth of the UK's nuclear industry and will present invaluable opportunities for Somerset, the South West and wider UK. The Project requires the expertise and support of many contractor organisations to deliver the project safely, to the right quality, on schedule and within budget.

The Fire Safety Team manages Fire Safety for the Construction Site and audits and assures Fire Safety standards are met and maintained throughout the project. The team work closely with the construction and delivery teams as well as the site contractors. Principal Accountabilities To provide fire safety advice and guidance to the Principal Contractor, wider Contractor base and relevant committees.

Support the development of fire safety arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice. To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the Principal Contractors fire safety policy, fire management arrangements and fire risk assessments, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

To provide Fire Safety advice to Project Managers and design teams, to develop building fire strategies. To undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation. To carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on behalf of the Principal Contractor.

Review Fire Risk Assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the construction project. Review DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the project. To assist in the liaison with Contractors in the development of Fire safety services for the construction areas to meet future needs and standards as part of a continual improvement process. To act as an advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to general fire safety, process fire safety and in relation to explosive atmospheres, and to provide such reports as are required.

To support investigation to Fire related incidents on the Construction Site and at its Associated Development Sites. Support the collation and reporting of incident data. To 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. To undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

Dimensions This position will be responsible for fire safety within an allocated area but will also be required to support the wider team and other generic areas of site. The role will be required to be self-motivated and autonomous, utilising their own initiative and knowledge to give dynamic advice and guidance on fire safety related matters. This position will work closely with other members of the Fire Safety Team as well as the wider Emergency Preparedness & Response Teams to maintain adequate fire safety standards across the HPC project.

Whilst the working hours are predominantly weekday daytime hours, there is an expectation for flexibility within these hours to enable early and late cover as well as weekend and evening / night time work activities as and when required. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation pertaining to fire safety management. A good level of…