Fire Safety Lead - Site-based - Bridgwater, UK

EDF Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Market-leading pension

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Fire Safety Lead at Bridgwater to safeguard people and assets across a major infrastructure project. You will lead a dedicated fire safety team, shape safety arrangements, and collaborate with regulators and contractors to ensure compliance and readiness for commissioning.

The role requires a Level 4 Fire Safety qualification, proven experience on complex or nuclear environments, and strong risk assessment capabilities, with a hybrid on-site/remote working pattern and a

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety qualification with an approved professional body such as the Institute of Fire Engineers
• Experience leading fire safety management in complex construction, process or nuclear environments
• Proven expertise implementing Fire Safety Management Systems on nuclear licensed sites

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and assurance of the Fire Safety Management Plan
• Manage and support a team of fire safety professionals
• Provide expert fire safety advice across construction, commissioning and pre-operations
• Oversee fire and DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
• Engage contractors, regulators and internal teams to strengthen fire safety performance

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Level 4 Fire Safety qualification (IFEI or equivalent)

Job description

Fire Safety Lead - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Join a role where your expertise protects people, progress and purpose. At EDF, we know that everyones path looks different. Thats why Success is Personal , and here you can lead fire safety where it truly matters while shaping a career that reflects your impact. The Opportunity As a CommOps Fire Safety Team Leader, youll play a critical role in preparing Hinkley Point C for commissioning and pre-operations. Youll lead fire safety management across a complex, high-risk environment, helping keep people safe while supporting EDFs journey towards An Electric Britain . Youll join us on a salary starting of 67,000 per annum , based primarily at the #HinkleyPointC site. This role offers some flexibility for home working or other EDF office locations, balanced with a strong on-site presence to support operational priorities. Leading a skilled team, youll shape fire safety arrangements, influence stakeholders and strengthen a positive fire safety culture. Your work will support regulatory compliance, operational readiness and long-term safety across one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects.

Who You Are

Were looking for a CommOps Fire Safety Team Leader who leads with confidence, clarity and purpose, and who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on engagement. To be shortlisted, you need to offer

• A minimum Level 4 Fire Safety qualification with an approved professional body such as the Institute of Fire Engineers
• Fire Safety Experience in complex construction, process or nuclear environments
• Proven experience leading and implementing Fire Safety Management Systems on nuclear licensed sites
• Strong knowledge of UK and international fire safety standards and CDM Regulations
• Experience developing and assuring fire risk assessments within high-risk environments

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What Youll Be Doing

• Leading the development and assurance of the CommOps Fire Safety Management Plan
• Managing and supporting a team of fire safety professionals
• Providing expert fire safety advice across construction, commissioning and pre-operations
• Overseeing fire and DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
• Engaging contractors, regulators and internal teams to strengthen fire safety performance

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of 67,000 per annum , potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package includes flexible benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers and experience days. At EDF, we believe there are many ways to define success. Thats why we give you the freedom to develop a career thats right for you. Here, Success is Personal your journey, powered by us.

Company Culture

Everyone is welcome at EDF. Were proud to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and are committed to supporting inclusion, accessibility and flexibility at every stage of your career. Join us and find your success at EDF.

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