Fire Safety Risk Assessor (Commissioning) - Nuclear
Wood PLC
Bristol, England, United KingdomPosted 7 days agoFull-time
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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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy
and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports
clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes
while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the
Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading
multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the
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