Fire Safety Advisor

Sizewell C Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to enhance safety on a significant nuclear construction project. The candidate will ensure compliance with UK fire legislation and promote fire safety standards on-site. With a permanent, full-time position, the role includes competitive salary and benefits. Essential skills include strong communication and compliance focus, with a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety required. Join a team committed to effective safety practices and project success.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years

Up to 5% annual bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills working with diverse teams.
• Compliance-focused with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to identify trends and risks from technical information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fire safety arrangements across all site assets.
• Build relationships with contractors to enforce fire safety standards.
• Participate in site fire safety strategy delivery.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Compliance-focused mindset

Ability to analyse technical information

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Forward-thinking approach to fire safety challenges

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)

Job description

Job Description

Sizewell C. Lead the Way on NuclearAre you passionate about fire safety and ready to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Fire Safety Advisor to join the SZC Site Delivery team and help shape a safe and compliant environment for all site operations. Work at the heart of a major project and make a real impact on safety performance.

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston (site-based – onsite 5 days a week)

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: circa £55,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd January 2026

About the role

As a Fire Safety Advisor, you’ll work closely with the Site Delivery Fire Safety Manager to maintain full compliance with UK fire legislation, SZC requirements, and Nuclear Licence Conditions. You’ll actively contribute to the implementation of our site-wide fire safety strategy, standards, and procedures, helping to create a safe and compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of fire safety arrangements across all site assets, ensuring compliance at every stage of the asset lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders to promote adherence to fire safety standards and legal requirements.
• Actively participate in delivering the site fire safety strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential Skills & Knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.
• Compliance-focused with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to analyse technical information and identify trends and risks.
• Forward-thinking approach to emerging fire safety challenges.
• Solid knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Desirable
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations.
• Experience in major engineering or construction projects.
• Previous experience as an Inspecting Officer.
• Ability to influence senior leaders on fire safety matters.

Qualifications and Experience Level

• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors).
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional competence.

Why Join Us / What We Offer

• A major infrastructure project with national impact
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

Apply today.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home‑grown energy, energy price stability and ultra‑low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long‑lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast‑moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work – where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi‑dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.

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