Fire Safety Team Lead for Nuclear Infrastructure

HPC Jobs Service; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

EV leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF is seeking a CommOps Fire Safety Team Leader to prepare Hinkley Point C for commissioning and pre-operations, leading fire safety in a high-risk environment. The role focuses on shaping safety culture, regulatory compliance and operational readiness on one of the UK's major infrastructure projects.

You will lead a skilled team, influence stakeholders and ensure robust Fire Safety Management across construction, commissioning and pre-operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety qualification with an approved professional body such as the Institute of Fire Engineers.
• Fire Safety experience in complex construction, process or nuclear environments.
• Proven experience leading and implementing Fire Safety Management Systems on nuclear licensed sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international fire safety standards and CDM Regulations.
• Experience developing and assuring fire risk assessments within high-risk environments.
• Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security vetting required; residency in the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and assurance of the CommOps Fire Safety Management Plan.
• Manage and support a team of fire safety professionals.
• Provide expert fire safety advice across construction, commissioning and pre-operations.
• Oversee fire and DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Engage contractors, regulators and internal teams to strengthen fire safety performance.

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 4 Fire Safety qualification

Institute of Fire Engineers affiliation

Tools

Fire Safety Management Systems

Job description

EDF is seeking a CommOps Fire Safety Team Leader to prepare Hinkley Point C for commissioning and pre-operations, leading fire safety in a high-risk environment. The role focuses on shaping safety culture, regulatory compliance and operational readiness on one of the UK's major infrastructure projects.

You will lead a skilled team, influence stakeholders and ensure robust Fire Safety Management across construction, commissioning and pre-operations.