Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) – Nuclear

Overview

In this role you will support HPC commissioning by overseeing fire safety activities across the project. You will work within the Commissioning Operations safety team to align fire safety governance with regulatory requirements and company standards, coordinating with multiple contractors. Your focus will be on preparing and executing fire safety management plans, risk assessments, and readiness for safe start-up. This is a hands-on, collaborative opportunity to help shape safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance on a major nuclear construction program. You will operate within a high-stakes environment, contributing to an unprecedented UK nuclear project with strong cross-functional,跨

Responsibilities

• Support establishment and transition to operational fire safety governance and policies
• Manage DSEAR arrangements and risk assessments in line with standards
• Contribute to operational readiness planning for safe start-up
• Implement Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) with SMEs
• Assist in Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and audits
• Contribute to commissioning fire safety strategy for pre-operation and maintenance areas
• Champion HPC Way pillars and Fire Health and Safety standards
• Support training teams to ensure adequate fire safety competencies
• Maintain collaborative relationships with construction and EDF Fire Safety Teams
• Assist CMHI program after handover and information management of fire protection records
• Provide operational fire safety input to facilities design and documentation
• Foster a strong fire safety culture at the operational site

Key requirements

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with a recognised body (e.g., IFE)
• Experience on large-scale construction or nuclear licence sites
• Experience with DSEAR hazards and management processes
• Strong knowledge of Fire Safety legislation and codes of practice
• CompEx Foundation Plus (ExF+) or equivalent
• CTC level security clearance or ability to obtain
• Understanding of FRAs, FERPs, FHA and related documentation
• Experience in developing and implementing fire safety management systems
• Ability to communicate clearly at all organisational levels

• Clear communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Proactive problem solving
• DSEAR risk assessments
• Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA)
• Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)

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