Fire Safety Engineer: Nuclear Plant Readiness & Compliance

EDF (UK); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

EDF (UK) seeks a Fire Safety Engineer to help shape fire safety foundations for the first new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. You will work with stakeholders to establish governance, operational readiness, and fire protection arrangements ensuring safe operations.

Starting salary £67,000 per annum, onsite role at Hinkley Point C. You will engage with engineering, regulatory, and operations teams to deliver comprehensive fire safety documentation and readiness activities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing fire safety in complex industrial, nuclear, or high-hazard environments.
• Ability to interpret UK fire safety legislation (F SO and related regulations).
• Experience supporting WANO readiness and regulatory reviews.
• Proven ability to develop fire safety governance and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety governance and readiness strategies for the new station.
• Lead Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Hazard Analyses with key stakeholders.
• Support fire prevention programs and protection arrangements.
• Provide specialist guidance on fire legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to emergency planning and WANO performance readiness activities.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Industrial/nuclear safety

Operational readiness

Job description

EDF (UK) seeks a Fire Safety Engineer to help shape fire safety foundations for the first new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. You will work with stakeholders to establish governance, operational readiness, and fire protection arrangements ensuring safe operations.

Starting salary £67,000 per annum, onsite role at Hinkley Point C. You will engage with engineering, regulatory, and operations teams to deliver comprehensive fire safety documentation and readiness activities.