Fire Safety Advisor

Assystem, Switch On; Dunball; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the UK is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with fire safety standards on major nuclear projects. This full-time role involves providing expert advice, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to enhance fire safety performance at Hinkley Point C. Applicants should have NEBOSH certification and substantial fire-safety experience in construction. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire-safety advice to contractors and stakeholders.
• Review and develop fire-safety management arrangements and policies.
• Conduct fire-safety audits and inspections across construction areas.
• Collaborate with project and design teams on fire-safety strategies.
• Investigate fire incidents and report findings for continuous improvement.
• Carry out and review fire-risk and DSEAR assessments.
• Support contractor engagement to improve site fire-safety performance.

Skills

NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Level 3 (or higher)

Fire-safety experience within the construction industry

Knowledge of fire-safety systems and UK legislation

Experience conducting fire-risk assessments

Understanding of process-fire and DSEAR-related risks

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple work fronts effectively

Job description

Overview

️💡 About Assystem

Assystem is a global engineering group with over 7,500 Switchers working to accelerate the energy transition. In the UK, we’re shaping the future through landmark nuclear projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, and next-generation SMRs. By combining deep engineering expertise with digital innovation, we’re helping power a cleaner, more secure world.

🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?

Join one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering companies and help deliver the UK’s largest low-carbon project. You’ll work with skilled professionals who care about safety, innovation, and collaboration, and play a vital part in building a sustainable energy future.

The Job Mission

This is a full-time, five-day on-site position at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Relocation assistance is available for candidates within commutable distance. You’ll be part of the Fire Safety team, advising on standards, performing audits, and promoting a strong fire safety culture across contractors and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire-safety advice to contractors and stakeholders
• Review and develop fire-safety management arrangements and policies
• Conduct fire-safety audits and inspections across construction areas
• Collaborate with project and design teams on fire-safety strategies
• Investigate fire incidents and report findings for continuous improvement
• Carry out and review fire-risk and DSEAR assessments
• Support contractor engagement to improve site fire-safety performance

Skills and Experience

• NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Level 3 (or higher)
• Proven fire-safety experience within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of fire-safety systems and UK legislation
• Experience conducting fire-risk assessments and compliance audits
• Understanding of process-fire and DSEAR-related risks
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts effectively

🌟 Join your future team at Assystem and play a key role in ensuring world-class fire safety standards on one of the UK’s most important clean-energy projects. Apply today and help us deliver a safer, more sustainable tomorrow.

Benefits

• 🕒 Flexible working hours
• 🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• 💼 Professional fees reimbursed
• 💰 Employee referral scheme
• 🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• 🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• 💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• 📞 24 / 7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future