Fire Safety Risk Assessor - Commissioning, Nuclear

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Risk Assessor (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 IS&FS Team is expanding in preparation for the CommOps of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

The team are seeking a Fire Safety Risk Assessor from diverse backgrounds 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 CommOps activities at HPC project, work collaboratively with other areas, teams and programmes.

The Fire Risk Assessor is part of a team of CommOps safety and compliance professionals reporting to the CommOps Fire Safety Coordinator. This role is a great opportunity for someone with Fire Safety experience.

The role will also support on fire safety matters to the CommOps 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 withm the CommOps Fire Safety team and HPC Site Fire Safety Team. You will also support the CommOps Fire Safety Lead with their day-to-day Fire Safety management and monitoring between the CommOps Programme, which will form an integral part of the HPC CommOps 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. 

What makes you remarkable?

Expected: 

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) with a minimum of 2 years' experience
• 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
• 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)
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRAs) within a range of different CommOps and operating environments
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and through written reports

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent 
• 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
• Experience in developing Fire Emergency Response Plans (FERPs) and associated documentation

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead regarding the Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning, including writing and owning Commissioning Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
• 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 
• Assist with communication of lessons learned/ toolbox talks/ fire safety moments across the CommOps
• Administrating and supporting regular site fire safety inspections and checks with Commissioning Fire safety Coordinator
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety Lead regarding undertaking of Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation