Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd. seeks an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to support commissioning and pre-operational activities at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. You will help develop procedures, ensure emergency equipment availability, and drive exercises across classroom to large-scale site drills for operational readiness.

The role focuses on transitioning from construction to operations, coordinating with commissioning teams and training staff to sustain an Emergency Preparedness Culture at HPC.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills with stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of UK nuclear emergency preparedness regulations.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

UK nuclear regulations

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Tile: Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Pay: £352.30 PAYE or £492.10 Umbrella

Job ID: 2318

Job Purpose / Overview

The CommOps 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,

This includes working closely with the construction emergency preparedness team to ensure a smooth transition from construction to commissioning and ultimately to full operational readiness. The role also supports the development of operating procedures, ensures the availability of emergency equipment and facilities for training, and contributes to the implementation of emergency preparedness procedures.

The focus of the role will be on working with commissioning teams and developing team capability through emergency exercising in the classroom through to large scale exercises on the project site, to ensure emergency readiness of operational teams to Maintain, Commission and Operate the plant and systems with an Emergency Preparedness Culture.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication and organisational skills, including stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of UK nuclear emergency preparedness regulations.

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in regulated environments.
• Working within CDM regulations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent).
• Experience developing and maintaining emergency arrangements.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• 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).
• Experience in project environments.

Key Competencies

• Challenge and Change: Promotes open reporting and continuous improvement.
• Leadership Values: Builds trust and challenges misaligned behaviours.
• Building Relationships: Develops effective partnerships internally and externally.
• Leading through Teamwork: Sets high standards and leverages team strengths.
• Open Communication: Shares critical information across the organisation.
• Developing Self and Others: Identifies and nurtures leadership potential.