Fire Safety & DSEAR Assessor

Amentum; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in the UK is seeking a Fire Safety & DSEAR Assessor to support the Commissioning programme for Hinkley Point C. You will help establish fire safety governance, develop DSEAR risk assessments, and promote a strong fire safety culture across multiple contractors.

The role requires knowledge of Fire Safety legislation (FSO 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety Regulations 2022), plus NEBOSH qualification and accreditation such as IFSM/IFE/FRACS.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation and codes of practice
• Qualified in H&S with NEBOSH and Fire Risk Assessor accreditation
• Experience in DSEAR and fire safety management on large sites

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Fire Safety Management Systems across projects
• Coordinate DSEAR risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support operational readiness and fire safety governance at commissioning stages
• Provide SME input for fire protection documentation and records
• Promote a strong fire safety culture across multiple contractors

Skills

Fire safety governance

DSEAR compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (H&S)

IFSM/IFE/FRACS accreditation

ComEx Foundation Plus or Ex14

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Safety & DSEAR 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:

• Assisting in both establishment and transition into the operational stations fire safety governance arrangements, and policies which align with applicable regulatory requirements, loss control objectives and business needs
• Support the management of the CommOps fire safety DSEAR arrangements, including the development of CommOps DSEAR Risk Assessments, and ensuring compliance with Client, Principal Designers and Principal Contractor standards
• Support the developing an operational readiness strategy which provides clarity and direction to project stakeholders on what fire safety arrangements will be implemented to support safe start up in operations and facilitate legislative compliance
• Support the developing an implementation plan which outlines the specific fire safety arrangements which will be implemented by each project milestone up to COD
• Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• 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 Commissionin/Pre Operation/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
• Providing subject matter input to the Nuclear Skills Alliance (NSA) Industrial and Fire Safety Training Teams to ensure that the organisation for the operational site is adequately trained on fire safety topics and processes
• Developing and maintaining an effective collaborative working relationship with the HPC construction and the Wider EDF Fire Safety Teams
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a combustible materials hazard identification (CMHI) programme after handover from Construction and in assisting in the development of an information management strategy for fire protection documentation and records
• Providing fire safety advice from an operational station’s perspective to teams designing facilities and equipment and supporting the creation a strong fire safety culture for the operational site

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 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). Including ComEx qualification (Foundation Plus ExF+ or Responsible Persons Ex14)
• Previous experience overseeing the development and implementation of Fire Safety Management Arrangements (e.g. Industrial and Fire Safety Management System and supporting organisation) within an industrial or similar setting
• Previous experience of implementing of DSEAR arrangements and support delivering teams in DSEAR compliance Experience of coordinating DSEAR activities
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRAs) within a range of different commissioning and operating environments
• Experience in developing Fire Emergency Response Plans (FERPs) and associated documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and through written reports
• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within large scale complex construction or nuclear licence sites environments.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within DSEAR hazards and managements processes.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety.
• Competent in using Microsoft applications and an aptitude to learn new software packages.
• CompEx Foundation Plus (ExF+).

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.
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