Fire Watcher Superintendant

NRL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Fire Watcher Superintendent for a nuclear power station New Build. The role provides dedicated leadership and operational coordination for centralised fire‑watching resources across multiple contractors, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient deployment on a major UK construction project.

The site is on‑site with day and night coverage, including weekends and shift handovers across several workfaces.

Qualifications

• CITB MAPS certificate or CCNSG qualification.
• At least five years’ experience in EHS, fire safety, or supervisory roles on major construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple workfaces and supervisory teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK Fire Safety Legislation and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead centralised Fire Watch team, overseeing planning, coordination, and assurance of safety coverage.
• Direct and supervise Fire Watch Blue Hats and Fire Watchers from participating contractors.
• Attend PLOW and PLOD meetings to forecast demand and plan daily deployments.
• Ensure coverage for hot work areas, managing break cover and shift changes.
• Monitor compliance with the Centralised Fire Watch Management Plan and contractor requirements.
• Conduct field assurance checks on combustibles, sterile areas, and cooldown monitoring.
• Coach and assess Blue Hats and Fire Watchers, maintain training records.
• Escalate fire-related concerns and support emergency response and reviews.

Skills

Fire safety leadership

EHS supervision

Project/site supervision

UK Fire Safety Law

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fire Watcher Superintendent

Join a key role based at aNuclear Power Station New Build, providing dedicated leadership and operational coordination for centralised fire‑watching resources across multiple contractors. This position is ideal for an experienced fire safety or operational supervisor who can ensure compliance, safety, and efficient deployment across a major UK construction project.

Location and Working Pattern

Site‑based. The role supports day and night coverage, including weekends and shift handovers, operating across multiple construction workfaces and contractors.

Client Overview

Our client plays a vital role in the delivery of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. They are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards while ensuring operational excellence across all construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralised Fire Watch team, overseeing planning, coordination, and assurance of fire safety coverage.
• Direct and supervise Fire Watch Blue Hats and Fire Watchers from participating contractors.
• Attend PLOW and PLOD meetings to forecast demand and manage daily deployment plans.
• Ensure sufficient fire watch coverage for all hot work areas, addressing break cover, absences, and shift changes.
• Monitor compliance with the Centralised Fire Watch Management Plan and Principal Contractor requirements.
• Conduct field assurance checks on combustibles, fire‑sterile areas, and cooldown monitoring.
• Coach and assess Blue Hats and Fire Watchers, maintaining competence and training records.
• Act as escalation point for fire‑related concerns and support emergency response and incident reviews.

Must‑have Requirements

• Current CITB MAPS certificate or CCNSG qualification.
• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in EHS, fire safety, or operational supervision on major construction projects (power generation, nuclear, or oil and gas preferred).
• Proven experience managing multiple workfaces and supervisory teams.
• Strong technical understanding of UK Fire Safety Legislation and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
• First Aid at Work and Accident/Incident Investigation training.
• Knowledge of additional local languages.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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