Lead Emergency Preparedness & Safety Advisor

Assystem; Wedmore; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave 25 days

Pension Contributions 8%

Income Protection

Death-in-Service 3x Salary

Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounts

Employee Support Line

Cycle to Work

Flu Jabs & Eye Tests

Professional Membership Fees

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Assystem seeks an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to support commissioning and pre-operational activities on UK nuclear projects. You will work with the Emergency Preparedness Manager and cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement emergency procedures, ensuring readiness from construction through to full operation.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Construction Emergency Preparedness Team, regulatory interfaces, and delivery of emergency exercising to build capability across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK nuclear emergency preparedness regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in regulated environments and CDM regulations.
• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) and/or degree in engineering or science.
• Experience developing and maintaining emergency arrangements.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of COMAH, Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Experience in high-hazard industries (nuclear, oil & gas, chemical).

Responsibilities

• Reports to Emergency Preparedness Manager and supports the development of emergency arrangements across commissioning and operations.
• Collaborates with Construction Emergency Preparedness Team to align activities and ensure smooth transition from construction to operations.
• Interacts with Safety Directorate Emergency Preparedness Manager and training teams to develop and deliver emergency training packages.
• Contributes to proof-of-concept testing for emergency facilities and equipment and interfaces with regulators.
• Supports delivery of emergency preparedness strategy and project plans for fuel delivery and operation readiness.
• Develops emergency preparedness documentation and procedures and advises on facility and equipment design from an operational perspective.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

UK nuclear emergency regulations

Education

Minimum HNC (or equivalent)

Degree or HNC in engineering or science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assystem seeks an Emergency Preparedness Advisor to support commissioning and pre-operational activities on UK nuclear projects. You will work with the Emergency Preparedness Manager and cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement emergency procedures, ensuring readiness from construction through to full operation.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Construction Emergency Preparedness Team, regulatory interfaces, and delivery of emergency exercising to build capability across