Fire Safety Advisor

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinkley Point C is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to provide expert fire safety guidance across the Principal Contractor and site teams in Somerset. This role will develop and maintain fire safety policies, conduct risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with UK legislation.

NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management certification and professional membership are required, with construction-site safety experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of undertaking fire safety risk assessments, audits and compliance within commercial/construction sectors.
• Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers).
• NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or similar fire safety qualifications).
• Desirably educated to degree/diploma level or equivalent level / relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety advice to Principal Contractor, wider contractor base and relevant committees.
• Develop, maintain and review fire safety arrangements and policies to meet legislative requirements and best practice.
• Maintain and review Principal Contractor fire safety policy, management arrangements and risk assessments for legal compliance.
• Provide Fire Safety advice to Project Managers and design teams; develop building fire strategies.
• Undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and monitoring for site safety compliance.

Skills

Fire safety legislation

Construction site fire safety

Process fire risk management

DSEAR knowledge

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Negotiation & influencing

Verbal & written communication

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate

Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Professional body membership (e.g. IFE)

Job description

• To provide fire safety advice and guidance to the Principal Contractor, wider Contractor base and relevant committees.
• Support the development of fire safety arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice.
• To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the Principal Contractors fire safety policy, fire management arrangements and fire risk assessments, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• To provide Fire Safety advice to Project Managers and design teams, to develop building fire strategies.
• To undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both NNB controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation.
• To carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on behalf of the Principal Contractor.
• Review Fire Risk Assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the HPC project.
• Review DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the HPC project.
• To assist in the liaison with Contractors in the development of Fire safety services for the construction areas to meet future needs and standards as part of a continual improvement process.
• To act as an advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to general fire safety, process fire safety and in relation to explosive atmospheres, and to provide such reports as are required.
• To support investigation to Fire related incidents on the Construction Site and at its Associated Development Sites.
• Support the collation and reporting of incident data.
• To maintain an up-to‑date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences.
• To undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

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Fire Safety Advisor

Hinkley Point C, Somerset

PAYE £258.52 or Umbrella £363.87

Principal Accountabilities

• To provide fire safety advice and guidance to the Principal Contractor, wider Contractor base and relevant committees.
• Support the development of fire safety arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice.
• To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the Principal Contractors fire safety policy, fire management arrangements and fire risk assessments, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• To provide Fire Safety advice to Project Managers and design teams, to develop building fire strategies.
• To undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both NNB controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation.
• To carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on behalf of the Principal Contractor.
• Review Fire Risk Assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the HPC project.
• Review DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the HPC project.
• To assist in the liaison with Contractors in the development of Fire safety services for the construction areas to meet future needs and standards as part of a continual improvement process.
• To act as an advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to general fire safety, process fire safety and in relation to explosive atmospheres, and to provide such reports as are required.
• To support investigation to Fire related incidents on the Construction Site and at its Associated Development Sites.
• Support the collation and reporting of incident data.
• To maintain an up-to‑date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences.
• To undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation pertaining to fire safety management.
• A good level of knowledge of General Fire Safety arrangements for construction sites and complex sites, along with fire safety equipment, systems and Fire Safety Roles.
• A good working knowledge/understanding of process fire risk in relation to high‑risk activities.
• An understanding of fire safety implications in relation to DSEAR.
• Good organisational skills with practical and methodical work planning and ability to manage several concurrent work fronts.
• Self-motivated and able to manage their own work priorities and actions.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.
• Understanding of the principles of risk assessment including dynamic risk assessment especially in a construction environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of undertaking fire safety risk assessments, fire safety audits and the determination of compliance within the commercial and construction sectors.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers).
• NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or similar fire safety qualifications).
• Desirably educated to degree/diploma level or equivalent level / relevant experience.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing fire safety plans, policies and procedures.