Emergency Preparedness Advisor

NG Bailey; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary uplift for working 

25 days holiday

Pension with employer contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible Benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey are recruiting an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join the MEH Alliance on the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role focuses on delivering robust Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness capabilities for MEHA work areas and platforms.

You will monitor EP requirements, develop rescue plans, support fire drills, and mentor supervisors in EP practices, with potential to work away from home with uplifts and expenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in Emergency Preparedness/Response delivery.
• Ability to develop and implement EP plans, policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and spoken communication to explain EP/Fire procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain EP requirements on MEHA platforms and work areas.
• Produce and maintain Rescue plans and assist in Fire Drills.
• Deliver toolbox talks and record attendance.
• Coach/ mentor supervisors in EP matters and conduct inspections for EP compliance.

Skills

Emergency Preparedness

Rescue Plans

Fire Safety

Stakeholder liaison

Security Vetting

Job description

Permanent, full time

Competitive salary + Company Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

NG Bailey are proud to be involved in the Bridgwater - Hinkley Point C

NG Bailey are proud to be involved in the Hinkley Point C project based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. NG Bailey, the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business, are proud to be part of the MEH Alliance, a joint venture to deliver the mechanical, electrical and HVAC installation for the project.

As we grow and expand on the project we have an exciting new opportunity for an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join us on the MEH Alliance working on the Hinkley Point C construction project. Successful applicants will support and assist the managers and leads in delivering robust and effective Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness capabilities for the work of the MEH Alliance.

This is a full-time position based at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. We are open to applicants who are looking to work away from home and pay generous uplifts and expenses to accommodate this.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and help maintain Emergency Preparedness (EP) requirements on MEHA Platforms and Work Areas. Areas that this encompass are:
  • General monitoring of MEHA work areas and hot work activities
  • Support the wider project liaising with other contractors on EP
  • Assist/ Support and coordinate with relative stakeholder around EP/Fire Signage
  • Monitor and review Escape Routes including Emergency Lighting
  • Identify FAP location & suitability
• Responsible for Producing and maintaining Rescue plans
• Assist in Fire Drills and alarm tests
• Able to deliver toolbox talks and record attendance
• Coaching / Mentoring supervisors/black hats in EP related matters
• Inspections and audits of Platforms, Work Areas, and off-site units for compliance with applicable EP standards and requirements

Requirements:

• Previous relevant experience working in a similar role, developing rescue plans and working in Emergency Preparedness/Response.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing EP plans, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of confined space regulations
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills to explain EP/Fire procedures and expectations to a range of people.
• Able to achieve BPSS Security Vetting

Benefits:

• We are able to offer a competitive salary with generous uplift and allowances for working away from home where required.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

NG Bailey on the Hinkley Point C Project:

We are working across both Hinkley Point C units to deliver the infrastructure that will power the station and its operations, creating 1,000 jobs including many specialist engineers. Works include the design and installation of circa 76,000 cables totalling over 3,000km in length; over 180km of cable containment support systems; fire and environmental sealing; design and installation of earthing systems, and specialist packages associated with data acquisition and plant control.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.