Lead Fire Safety Advisor

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Lead Fire Safety Advisor
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Long Term, Full-time
£350 PAYE to £475 UMBRELLA per day

Job Title:
Lead Fire Safety Advisor

Description & Background:
The Lead Fire Safety Advisor will join HPC's specialist fire safety and compliance team, reporting to the Fire Safety Manager. This critical role supports fire safety requirements for the HPC Site Operations team, ensuring approximately 70 buildings of varying sizes and complexities remain safe and legally compliant. As part of Europe's largest infrastructure project, you'll act as the fire safety SME for the built environment within the Principal Contractor (NNB GenCo) while supporting continuous improvement of fire safety arrangements.

Principal Responsibilities:
Review and assess Fire Risk Assessments for approximately 60 buildings
Conduct site-based fire safety assurance inspections and audits
Assess and recommend fire safety measures and mitigation strategies
Provide expert fire safety advice and guidance to contractors
Support development of fire safety procedures meeting legislative requirements
Review implementation of Principal Contractors construction and design policy
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector practices and regulations
Support incident data collection and reporting
Carry out fire safety inspections across Southwest locations

Required Qualifications & Experience:
Level 4 in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience
Professional membership with IFSM/IFE/IOSH
Understanding of IFEDA and FIA
Extensive experience producing Fire Risk Assessments across various building types
Working knowledge of passive and active containment
Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations
Experience with BS5839, ADB, BS9999, BS7974, BS5266, BS5306, BS9251

Essential Skills:
Expert knowledge of fire prevention and detection systems
Understanding of prescriptive and performance-based fire safety design
Strong organizational and work planning abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
Valid driving license for car-based travel essential

Salary, Location & Details:
Based at Hinkley Point C with travel across Southwest
Long Term, Full-time position
£350 PAYE to £475 UMBRELLA per day

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join Europe's largest infrastructure project, ensuring fire safety compliance across a complex construction environment while contributing to the UK's nuclear renaissance. The position requires both technical expertise and the ability to work autonomously across multiple locations.