Fire Safety Strategy & Compliance Lead

Mactech Energy Group; 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

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.