Emergency Response advisors

Overview

Location:

Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater

Rate: £308 per day

Contract Type:
Temporary / Contract

EDF Energy is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Advisor to support the Emergency Response Lead in ensuring the safety, resilience, and operational readiness of emergency response arrangements across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site. This is a key role within one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects, providing expert advice and assurance for emergency response, incident management, and technical rescue operations.

• Act as a technical advisor for fire, rescue, and emergency response activities across the HPC site.
• Support the development and maintenance of incident response and recovery arrangements.
• Provide strategic and tactical advice during incidents, both on-site and remotely.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and assurance checks of emergency and rescue equipment.
• Support and facilitate testing and exercising of site-wide emergency arrangements.
• Represent the Principal Contractor at internal and external meetings and liaise with regulators as required.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of emergency exercises to validate construction site readiness.
• Champion Health, Safety, and continuous improvement within the Emergency Response team.

• Proven experience in firefighting, rescue, and emergency response operations.
• Strong understanding of emergency planning and response requirements for large industrial construction sites.
• Experience developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, conduct inspections, and provide clear recommendations.
• Competent in HAZMAT spill and environmental response procedures.

• Rescue from height
• Confined space rescue
• Firefighting
• Technical rescue
• Incident Command (Level
  1)
• MCA 3P

• Tactical Command (Level
  2)
• Emergency planning or fire safety qualification
• City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Confined Space Legislation
• Knowledge of working at height and confined space regulations
• Business continuity awareness

Hinkley Point C is one of Europe s most significant construction projects - a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the UK's low-carbon energy future. As an Emergency Response Advisor, you ll be part of a high-performing safety team dedicated to protecting people, the environment, and the project itself