Fire Safety Manager

EDF Energy; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for a Site Fire Safety Manager for the Hinkley Point C Project. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and managing the Fire Safety team on site. The ideal candidate will have significant fire safety experience, knowledge of safety standards, and relevant professional qualifications. This position offers a competitive benefits package and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Health insurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Significant fire safety experience within a large project.
• Excellent knowledge of fire safety standards.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fire Safety arrangements and team.
• Establish a robust Fire Safety management system.
• Produce regular fire safety performance reports.
• Provide assurance on compliance with legal duties.

Skills

Fire safety experience in large projects

Knowledge of national and international fire safety standards

Analytical skills for identifying trends and risks

Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Membership of Institute of Fire Engineers

Education

Health, Safety & Fire Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH)

Job description

Job Title

Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site Fire Safety Manager

Overview

The Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring the HPC Construction project remains fully compliant with all UK fire legislation, EDF/HPC requirements and nuclear site licence conditions through the implementation of a fire safety management system that includes strategies, standards and procedures. Reporting directly to the Head of Site Risk Management & Control of Work, the HPC Fire Safety Manager will be considered the ‘Competent Person’ as defined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and will manage the Fire Safety Team. The Fire Safety Manager will also be responsible for the development and management of a positive Fire Safety Culture for the HPC Project, including the wide array of contractors that support the project, management of a Fire Safety Assurance programme, development of temporary fire safety solutions, review of fire risk assessments and continual development of fire safety arrangements and systems on the HPC Construction Site.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HPC Construction Site Fire Safety arrangements and team to support an integrated approach to deliver adequate fire safety arrangements.
• Establish, monitor and review a robust Fire Safety management system including the setting of policy, standards and strategies.
• Anticipate future fire safety needs on the construction site based on the anticipated risk profile and ensure construction activities can continue in line with project requirements whilst ensuring legislative compliance to meet our Zero Harm ambition.
• Manage the Fire Safety Team, delivering monthly and annual objectives, goals and KPIs to support and measure the HPC delivery programme.
• Establish and maintain the required fire safety meetings, forums and engagements which plan, manage, monitor, coordinate and review fire safety in accordance with the HPC site requirements.
• Support key regulatory interventions and inspections leading on fire safety related matters and being a key stakeholder to provide the Regulators confidence in the adequacy of fire safety arrangements on the HPC Construction Site.
• Manage a Fire Safety Assurance programme to assure fire safety standards across the HPC Construction Site, identifying findings and actions, ensuring timely close out and completion.
• Produce relevant, regular and appropriate fire safety performance reports and dashboards, in accordance with agreed timeframes, which will include the identification of trends and early warnings of possible issues, recommending appropriate action.
• Work closely with your Fire Safety Engineer to provide compelling advice and guidance to deliver a mix of conventional and goal‑based fire safety solutions during the construction phase of the HPC project.
• Ensure the HPC project‑wide fire risk register(s) are established and maintained for all temporary and permanent assets being constructed and undertake associated risk‑based inspections and other assurance activities.
• Assist the HPC Fire Response/Fire Assurance/HPC Safety Teams in resolving fire safety issues by liaising with Tier 1 contractor teams and their management in regard to the fire safety control measures necessary to reduce and mitigate the risk of fire at the HPC construction site.
• Provide assurance and advice on compliance with applicable fire‑related legal duties.
• Be an effective and pragmatic member of a team of construction, health, safety and environmental professionals.
• Liaise with the HPC construction insurers on matters relating to fire safety at the HPC site when required.
• Responsible for the proactive engagement with the ONR and delivery of intervention outcomes and recommendations.
• Responsible for the pastoral care of the team including leave arrangements, sickness monitoring, CDP, performance review and overall wellbeing in the workplace.
• Implementation of immediate action and recommendation where dangerous conditions are identified, up to and including the prohibition of works.
• Development and maintenance of a high‑functioning team whilst maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels able to contribute and progress.

Qualifications

• Significant fire safety experience within a large project and the construction environment.
• Excellent knowledge of national and international fire safety standards.
• Highly skilled in the analysis of technically demanding and detailed information and quickly identifying the underlying trends, issues and risks.
• Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of interfacing with the ONR or HSE.
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE, Members grade). Health, Safety & Fire Safety qualification via an approved professional body or organisation (UK Fire Service College, FPA, IFE, NEBOSH etc.) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Desirable: Chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are on an action‑oriented journey, championing equity, diversity and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We are a disability confident employer, and we will do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people and support you to pursue a career that is unique to you.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We are talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone’s working needs are different. Whether you are in our office spaces, on site or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued and celebrated.