Fire Risk Assessor

Amentum company; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Development reimbursements

Parental programmes

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor to support the Commissioning programme for the HPC project in the UK. You will drive fire safety analyses, assessments and governance across commissioning sites while promoting a positive fire safety culture.

The role requires a Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with relevant experience, strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body (IFE) and at least 2 years' experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety.
• Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation and codes of practice (Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety Regulations 2022) and their applicability.
• Appropriate qualification such as H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to (or working towards) a Fire Risk Assessor National Register (IFE/IFSM/FRACS).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in varied CommOps and operating environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, in reports and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Implement Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) with inputs from HPC SMEs.
• Assist the CommOps Fire Safety Lead with Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning and write/own FRA for Commissioning.
• Support Fire Safety Management Systems administration and Fire Safety Audit/Assurance activities.
• Contribute to implementing the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning/Pre Op/Maintenance areas.
• Ensure HPC Fire Safety Standards are met and uphold the HPC Way values.
• Communicate lessons learned via toolbox talks and fire safety moments across CommOps.
• Assist with regular site fire safety inspections and checks with the Commissioning Fire Safety Coordinator.
• Support Fire Safety Assurance Audits, inspections and monitoring across controlled areas and site contractors.

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

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.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

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.

Amentum are currently looking to recruit a Fire Risk Assessor who will support on fire safety matters to the Commissioning programme (NNB GenCo), Support and promote the development of a positive fire safety culture and help support facilitate the coordination of fire safety amongst the many other contractors working on the project and at its Associated Development Sites. Key responsibilities will be:

• Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead regarding the Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning, including writing and owning Commissioning Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Support the facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and Fire Safety Audit and Assurance
• Contribute to the implementation of the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning/Pre Op/Maintenance areas
• Ensure the Fire Health and Safety Standards of the HPC project are consistently met while championing the HPC Way including its pillars in all activities undertaken.
• Assist with communication of lessons learned/ toolbox talks/ fire safety moments across the CommOps
• Administrating and supporting regular site fire safety inspections and checks with Commissioning Fire safety Coordinator
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety Lead regarding undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety.
• Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Fire Safety Order”), Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) and codes of practice and the ability to interpret applicability to a range of different operating conditions and contexts.
• You should hold an appropriate qualification, e.g., H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to (or working towards) one of the Fire Risk Assessor National Register (i.e. IFSM, IFE, FRACS).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRAs) within a range of different CommOps and operating environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and through written reports.

Our Culture

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.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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