Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) - Nuclear

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role

The HPC CommOps Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

The team require a Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) from a diverse background and level of expertise. In this role, you will be working in a diverse environment and contribute your knowledge and skills to oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning activities on the HPC project, work collaboratively with other areas, teams and programmes.

The Fire Safety Advisor (Commissioning) is part of a team of CommOps safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Commissioning Fire Safety Coordinator.

The role will also support on fire safety matters to the Commissioning programme (NNB GenCo), support and promote the development of a positive fire safety culture and help support / facilitate the coordination of fire safety amongst the many other contractors working on the project and at its Associated Development Sites.

As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with Commissioning Fire Safety Lead, HPC Site Construction Fire Safety Team. You will support the CommOps Fire Safety Lead / team with their day-to-day Fire Safety management and monitoring between the CommOps Organisation, which will form an integral part of the HPC Commissioning Fire Safety Arrangements in line with the HPC site arrangements.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in both establishment and transition into the operational stations fire safety governance arrangements, and policies which align with applicable regulatory requirements, loss control objectives and business needs
• Support the management of the CommOps fire safety DSEAR arrangements, including the development of CommOps DSEAR Risk Assessments and ensuring compliance with Client, Principal Designers and Principal Contractor standards
• Support the developing an operational readiness strategy which provides clarity and direction to project stakeholders on what fire safety arrangements will be implemented to support safe start up in operations and facilitate legislative compliance
• Support the developing an implementation plan which outlines the specific fire safety arrangements which will be implemented by each project milestone up to COD
• Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Support the facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and Fire Safety Audit and Assurance
• Contribute to the implementation of the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning / Pre Operation / Maintenance areas
• Ensure the Fire Health and Safety Standards of the HPC project are consistently met while championing the HPC Way including its pillars in all activities undertaken
• Providing subject matter input to the Nuclear Skills Alliance (NSA) Industrial and Fire Safety Training Teams to ensure that the organisation for the operational site is adequately trained on fire safety topics and processes
• Developing and maintaining an effective collaborative working relationship with the HPC construction and the wider EDF Fire Safety Teams
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a combustible materials hazard identification (CMHI) programme after handover from Construction
• Assisting in the development of an information management strategy for fire protection documentation and records
• Providing fire safety advice from an operational station’s perspective to teams designing facilities and equipment
• Supporting the creation a strong fire safety culture for the operational site

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
• Experience within large scale complex construction or nuclear licence sites environments
• Experience within DSEAR hazards and managements processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety
• Competent in using Microsoft applications and an aptitude to learn new software packages
• CompEx Foundation Plus (ExF+)
• Hold CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain this
• Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (“the Fire Safety Order”), Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) and codes of practice and the ability to interpret applicability to a range of different operating conditions and contexts
• You should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to (or working towards) one of the Fire Risk Assessor National Register (i.e. IFSM, IFE, FRACS). Including CompEx qualification (Foundation Plus ExF+ or Responsible Persons Ex14)
• Previous experience overseeing the development and implementation of Fire Safety Management Arrangements (e.g. Industrial and Fire Safety Management System and supporting organisation) within an industrial or similar setting
• Previous experience of implementing of DSEAR arrangements and support delivering teams in DSEAR compliance. Experience of coordinating DSEAR activities
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRAs) within a range of different commissioning and operating environments
• Experience in developing Fire Emergency Response Plans (FERPs) and associated documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and through written reports

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent
• CompEx Responsible Persons (Ex14)
• IFE Membership and Qualification (or working towards full membership) in an internationally recognised engineering body
• Knowledge and experience of interfacing with the ONR or HSE
• Knowledge of national and international fire safety standards
• Previous experience carrying out peer reviews, assessing fire safety performance of Nuclear Power Plants