Safety & Risk Consultant - Emergency Preparedness 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

Job Description

Overview

The Emergency Preparedness Advisor reports directly to the Emergency Preparedness Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring that emergency preparedness arrangements are developed and implemented to support commissioning and pre-operational activities. will be on commissioning and pre-operation activities, This includes working closely with the construction emergency preparedness team to ensure a smooth transition from construction to commissioning and ultimately to full operational readiness. The role also supports the development of operating procedures, ensures the availability of emergency equipment and facilities for training, and contributes to the implementation of emergency preparedness procedures. The focus of the role will be on working with commissioning teams and developing team capability through emergency exercising in the classroom through to large scale exercises on the project site, to ensure emergency readiness of operational teams to Maintain, Commission and Operate the plant and systems with an Emergency Preparedness Culture.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Emergency Preparedness Manager.
• Supports the Emergency Preparedness Subject Matter Expert in developing arrangements across commissioning and operations.
• Works with the Emergency Preparedness Technical Support Officer to align training and demonstration activities.
• Works with other Emergency Preparedness Advisors
• Interfaces with the Construction Emergency Preparedness Team.
• Liaises with the Safety Directorate Emergency Preparedness Manager.
• Provides technical input to the training team developing emergency role-holder training packages.
• Support delivery of the emergency preparedness strategy and project plan to fuel delivery
• Monitor delivery of emergency facilities and equipment, identifying risks and proposing mitigations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of arrangements for Licence Condition 11 transfer from construction to operations.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing for emergency facilities and equipment. Support interfaces with regulators.
• Provide input to training teams to ensure readiness of the operational emergency organisation.
• Support development and execution of emergency exercise programmes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with construction and Safety Directorate emergency preparedness teams.
• Develop emergency preparedness documentation and procedures.
• Advise on facility and equipment design from an operational perspective.

Qualifications

Essentials

• Knowledge & Skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills, including stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of UK nuclear emergency preparedness regulations.

Desirables

• Experience in regulated environments. Working within CDM regulations. Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum HNC (or equivalent).
• Experience developing and maintaining emergency arrangements.
• Proficient in MS Office. Desirable Qualifications & Experience
• Experience implementing emergency arrangements for new facilities.
• Degree or HNC in engineering or science.
• Knowledge of COMAH, Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR, and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Experience in high-hazard industries (nuclear, oil & gas, chemical).

Additional Information

Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

Your Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
• 8% Company Pension Contributions
• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
• Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
• Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
• Paid Professional Membership Fees
• Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.