Emergency Response Advisors (x2)

Morson Talent; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking Emergency Response Advisors to support their team in Somerset. This contract role involves ensuring effective emergency response strategies, compliance, and collaboration with stakeholders in a significant energy infrastructure project until December 2025. Candidates should have emergency response certifications and extensive relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in rescues from height and confined spaces.
• Extensive fire, rescue, and emergency response experience.
• Ability to develop emergency response plans from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Response Lead for construction site.
• Advise on site-wide incident response arrangements.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.

Skills

Emergency response strategies

Firefighting

Rescue Command Level 1

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MCA 3P certification

Tactical Command Level 2

Level 4 Award in Planning, Managing, and Reviewing Legislation for Confined Spaces

Job description

Location: Project/Site based, Somerset
Status: Contract INSIDE IR35
Duration: 31 Dec 2025 (renewable)
Reports to: Emergency Response Lead

Morson Talent is working with a major player in the Energy Sector, currently seeking Emergency Response Advisors to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Europe's largest energy infrastructure projects. Contract (renewable) – inside IR35.

Overview

Emergency Response Advisors will support the Emergency Response Lead for site/nuclear development emergency response, acting as advisors for operational response and recovery during construction. Responsibilities include ensuring operational response arrangements, plans, and equipment are effective and compliant.

Framework & Boundaries

Post holders will develop a collaborative working relationship with all key internal and external stakeholders, providing clear communication and support to ensure emergency arrangements are appropriate for current and future risk profiles.

Typical Accountabilities

• Serve as a technical advisor on fire and emergency response, supporting management and the Emergency Response Lead.
• Advise on site-wide incident response arrangements and develop support and recovery plans.
• Support strategic and tactical incident management, including remote support for Duty Managers.
• Interface with regulators on emergency response matters in the absence of the Emergency Response Lead.
• Provide assurance on firefighting and technical rescue operations, including Tier 1 rescue activities.
• Promote, coordinate, and facilitate testing and drills of emergency response plans.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and surveillance activities, reporting findings via the project reporting tools.
• Assist in planning and delivering emergency exercises to validate site emergency arrangements.
• Represent the Principal Contractor at internal coordination and community meetings.
• Support the development and deployment of rescue plans and ensure rescue personnel competencies.
• Maintain technical knowledge of complex rescue and emergency response risks.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Rescues from height and confined spaces.
• Firefighting and Rescue Command Level 1.
• MCA 3P certification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant business qualification, DMS, Tactical Command Level 2.
• Emergency planning and fire safety qualifications.
• MCA 5P certification.
• City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Planning, Managing, and Reviewing Legislation for Confined Spaces.

Essential Skills

• Ability to interpret plans and develop emergency response strategies across project phases.
• Extensive fire, rescue, and emergency response experience in a commercial setting.
• Knowledge of emergency response equipment and coordination with fire services.
• Proficiency in developing emergency response plans from complex data.
• Excellent communication, instruction, and presentation skills.
• Resilient and confident in high-pressure situations.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT, spill, and environmental emergency response.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Proactive, flexible, and capable of working independently.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of relevant regulations (working at height, confined spaces, etc.).
• Familiarity with rescue equipment and techniques.