Nuclear Fire Safety Engineer - Onsite (Hinkley Point)

EDF Energy; Sutton Mallet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to shape fire safety foundations for the forthcoming Hinkley Point C project, based in Bridgwater. You will influence governance, develop operational readiness activities, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe operations at a major nuclear site.

The role requires delivering fire safety documentation, participating in WANO readiness, and applying UK fire safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire management and fire safety design within complex industries.
• Ability to interpret UK fire safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience with WANO reviews and operational readiness activities.
• Security vetting eligibility requiring UK residency in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety governance and operational readiness strategies for the station.
• Lead Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Hazard Analyses with input from key stakeholders.
• Support implementation of fire prevention, protection programmes, and compliance workflows.
• Provide specialist advice on fire legislation, regulatory compliance, and fire protection systems.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness, response planning, and WANO readiness activities.

Skills

Fire safety design

Fire risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

WANO readiness

Emergency planning

Job description

EDF Energy is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to shape fire safety foundations for the forthcoming Hinkley Point C project, based in Bridgwater. You will influence governance, develop operational readiness activities, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe operations at a major nuclear site.

The role requires delivering fire safety documentation, participating in WANO readiness, and applying UK fire safety legislation.