Emergency Response advisors

Manpower UK Ltd; Dunball; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Advisor to ensure operational readiness and safety at the Hinkley Point C construction site. You will support emergency response initiatives, provide strategic advice, and conduct inspections. Ideal candidates should have experience in emergency planning, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications in rescue and incident command.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Ability to conduct inspections and provide clear recommendations.
• Knowledge of working at height and confined space regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor for fire and emergency response.
• Support the development of incident response arrangements.
• Conduct inspections and assurance checks of emergency equipment.

Skills

Proven experience in firefighting

Strong understanding of emergency planning

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Competent in HAZMAT procedures

Education

Rescue from height

Confined space rescue

Incident Command (Level 1)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• 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

Why Join Us?

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