Nuclear Fire Safety Advisor – Commissioning

Wood; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) to support EDF at the Hinkley Point C project. The role is a 12-month rolling PAYE contract, based at the HPC Site in Bridgwater, working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday.

You will collaborate with the Commissioning Fire Safety Lead and other safety teams to oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning activities, ensuring fire safety readiness and regulatory compliance across the project.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with approved professional body (IFE).
• Experience within large-scale complex construction or nuclear licence sites environments.
• Experience within DSEAR hazards and management processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Fire Safety principles and practices.
• Competent in using Microsoft applications and able to learn new software.
• Hold CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain this.
• Qualification such as NEBOSH H&S Diploma and accreditation to IFSM/IFE/FRACS; CompEx (Foundation Plus ExF+ or Responsible Persons Ex14).
• Experience overseeing Fire Safety Management Arrangements in an industrial setting.
• Experience implementing DSEAR arrangements and coordinating DSEAR activities.
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and developing Fire Emergency Plans (FERPs).

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing fire safety governance and policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Support DSEAR risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop an operational readiness strategy for what fire safety arrangements will be implemented.
• Develop implementation plans for fire safety arrangements up to COD.
• Implement Fire Hazard Analyses and Fire Risk Assessments with SMEs.
• Support Fire Safety Management Systems and Fire Safety audits and assurance.
• Contribute to commissioning fire safety strategy for operation and maintenance areas.
• Ensure Fire Health and Safety standards are met and promote HPC Way.
• Provide input to NSA training teams to ensure site readiness.

Skills

Fire safety

DSEAR knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Nuclear site experience

Microsoft Office

Security clearance (CTC)

Education

Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification (IFE)

NEBOSH Diploma

CompEx qualification

Tools

CompEx

Job description

Wood is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) to support EDF at the Hinkley Point C project. The role is a 12-month rolling PAYE contract, based at the HPC Site in Bridgwater, working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday.

You will collaborate with the Commissioning Fire Safety Lead and other safety teams to oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning activities, ensuring fire safety readiness and regulatory compliance across the project.