Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover (UK)

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programme

Professional development and member- s

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to support commissioning and pre-operational activities at Hinkley Point C. You will help develop and implement emergency preparedness arrangements, liaise with regulators, and contribute to training and exercise programmes.

The role focuses on ensuring readiness of the emergency organisation, developing documentation, and advising on design from an operational perspective across high-hazard facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in engineering or science.
• Knowledge of COMAH, Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR, and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Experience in high-hazard industries (nuclear, oil & gas, chemical).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the emergency preparedness strategy and project plan to fuel delivery.
• Monitor delivery of emergency facilities and equipment, identifying risks and proposing mitigations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of arrangements for Licence Condition 11 transfer from construction to operations.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing for emergency facilities and equipment.
• Support interfaces with regulators.
• Provide input to training teams to ensure readiness of the operational emergency organisation.
• Support development and execution of emergency exercise programmes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with construction and Safety Directorate emergency preparedness teams.
• Develop emergency preparedness documentation and procedures.
• Advise on facility and equipment design from an operational perspective.
• Experience implementing emergency arrangements for new facilities.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Regulatory interfaces

Risk mitigation

Education

Engineering or science degree/HNC

Job description

The Emergency Preparedness Advisor reports directly to the Emergency Preparedness Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring that emergency preparedness arrangements are developed and implemented to support commissioning and pre-operational activities at Hinkley Point C (HPC). will be on commissioning and pre-operation activities.,

• Support delivery of the emergency preparedness strategy and project plan to fuel delivery
• Monitor delivery of emergency facilities and equipment, identifying risks and proposing mitigations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of arrangements for Licence Condition 11 transfer from construction to operations.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing for emergency facilities and equipment.
• Support interfaces with regulators.
• Provide input to training teams to ensure readiness of the operational emergency organisation.
• Support development and execution of emergency exercise programmes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with construction and Safety Directorate emergency preparedness teams.
• Develop emergency preparedness documentation and procedures.
• Advise on facility and equipment design from an operational perspective
• Experience implementing emergency arrangements for new facilities.
• Degree or HNC in engineering or science.
• Knowledge of COMAH, Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR, and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Experience in high-hazard industries (nuclear, oil & gas, chemical).
• We employ the UK's most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and has grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects 'clean energy' benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.