Fire Safety Advisor
Location : Hinkley Point C
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: TBC
Salary: Competitive Salary +benefits
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Role Details :
The Fire Safety Advisor is responsible for managing Fire Safety in the areas of MEHA responsibilities in accordance with the NNB Work Authorisation procedure and contributes to the overall fire safety on HPC. The Advisor ensures that fire safety standards are established, consistently met, and maintained throughout the lifecycle of the project. This is achieved through close collaboration with MEHA construction and delivery teams, as well as other site contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the NNB site processes and procedures relating to fire safety to ensure advice and guidance provided to MEHA operations are compliant with NNB requirements.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to MEHA operational areas in matters relating to fire safety.
- Ensure fire safety standards are maintained across all areas of the construction site where MEHA are responsible
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and NNB project-specific requirements.
- Provide expert fire safety advice to MEH teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Act as a point of contact for fire safety queries and support across the project.
- Promote a proactive and positive fire safety culture throughout the site.
- Engage with contractors and delivery teams to embed fire safety awareness and best practices.
- Conduct regular fire safety audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Document findings and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Support fire risk assessment completion with assessors across the site, ensuring risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated effectively.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure assessments are reviewed and updated as required.
- Provide data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Provide operational support and risk information to the on-site Fire & Rescue Team.
- Collaborate to ensure emergency preparedness and response plans are robust and effective.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in fire safety practices and systems.
- Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing fire safety performance across the project.
- Share knowledge and lessons learned to drive consistency and excellence across
- Provide localised support at area level and advocate for communities of best practice within the organisation.
Key Requirements:
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or
- Certificate in Fire Safety LVv4 (Fire Auditors), or
- Diploma in Fire Safety Lv4 (Fire Inspector), or
- CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction.
- Fire Risk Assessment Certification Level 3.
- Previous experience of fire safety in the construction industry or other high risk/complex environments.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.