Hybrid Fire Safety & Risk Assessor (HPC Project)

Assystem; Wedmore; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working – Home & Office

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

8% Company Pension Contributions

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Fire Safety & Risk Assessor to join the CommOps safety and compliance team on the HPC project. You will help oversee Fire Safety management, FHA/FRA analyses, and ensure alignment with UK legislation while promoting a strong safety culture across multiple contractors and sites.

The role offers collaboration with HPC Site Fire Safety teams, support for day-to-day operations, and a path to contribute to the Fire Safety governance across commissioning and operation milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within large scale complex construction or nuclear licence sites environments.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within DSEAR hazards and managements processes.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety.
• Competent in using Microsoft applications and an aptitude to learn new software packages.
• CompEx Foundation Plus (ExF+).
• Holds CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain this

Responsibilities

• Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead regarding the Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning, including writing and owning Commissioning Fire Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Support the facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and Fire Safety Audit and Assurance.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning/Pre Operation/Maintenance areas.
• Ensure the Fire Health and Safety Standards of the HPC project are consistently met while championing the HPC Way including its pillars in all activities undertaken.
• Assist with communication of lessons learned/ toolbox talks/ fire safety moments across the CommOps.
• Administrating and supporting regular site fire safety inspections and checks with Commissioning Fire safety Coordinator.
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety Lead regarding undertake Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation.
• Assisting in both establishment and transition into the operational stations fire safety governance arrangements, and policies which align with applicable regulatory requirements, loss control objectives and business needs.
• Support the management of the CommOps fire safety DSEAR arrangements, including the development of CommOps DSEAR Risk Assessments, and ensuring compliance with Client, Principal Designers and Principal Contractor standards.
• Support the developing an operational readiness strategy which provides clarity and direction to project stakeholders on what fire safety arrangements will be implemented to support safe start up in operations and facilitate legislative compliance.
• Support the developing an implementation plan which outlines the specific fire safety arrangements which will be implemented by each project milestone up to COD.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

CompEx Foundation Plus

Security clearance eligibility

IOSH Chartered (Desirable)

Education

Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification (IFE)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Fire Safety & Risk Assessor to join the CommOps safety and compliance team on the HPC project. You will help oversee Fire Safety management, FHA/FRA analyses, and ensure alignment with UK legislation while promoting a strong safety culture across multiple contractors and sites.

The role offers collaboration with HPC Site Fire Safety teams, support for day-to-day operations, and a path to contribute to the Fire Safety governance across commissioning and operation milestones.