Fire Safety Engineer

Job title: Fire Safety Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this)

Pay rate: 555 per day PAYE, 750 Umbrella

Location: Hinkley Point

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 5 days

The Fire Safety Specialist is part of a team of dedicated fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Head of Site Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection & Harbours.

The main purpose of the job is to determine and document the fire safety strategy, develop supporting project standards and guidance, drive improvements in safety culture, management systems, performance and to coordinate and cooperate with the Fire Safety Team to assist them in delivering their aims effectively.

This will include, but is not limited to, problem solving and establishing innovative solutions to fire safety challenges faced during construction and commissioning, recommending temporary fire safety solutions to include temporary compartmentation, smoke control, fire barriers, fire water supply, fire alarm and detection systems and developing industry best practice across the piece.

The role will lead in the critical review of fire incidents and fire alarm activations and assist in determining an appropriate level of investigation, to include carrying out physical fire scene investigations both independently, or in conjunction with other external statutory authorities.

The role will also provide advice and guidance on fire safety protection and prevention matters to assist the Principal Contractor with regulatory compliance, including liaison with the Regulator and Local Fire Authority to ensure fire safety standards are set and maintained across the HPC project to include the Associated Development Sites.

The post holder will promote the development of a positive fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of fire safety systems and policies, report on fire safety engineering maters to relevant personnel and committees and support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems on the construction site.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of fire safety within the context of complex multi-interface construction sites.
• Good understanding of UK and International best practice, applicable codes and standards relating to fire safety engineering including the ALARP principle.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Design standards such as BS 5839 (Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings), BS 5266 (Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises) & BS 9999 (Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings).
• Working knowledge of construction fire safety management, relevant legislation and regulation.
• A good level of knowledge of General Fire Safety arrangements for construction sites and complex sites, along with fire safety equipment, systems and Fire Safety Roles.
• A good working knowledge/understanding of process fire risk in relation to construction and commissioning-based activities.
• A working knowledge of fire safety implications in relation to DSEAR.
• Good organisational skills with practical and methodical project planning and ability to manage several concurrent work fronts.
• Self-motivated and able to manage their own work priorities and actions.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in report writing.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented.
• Degree qualified in a suitable engineering discipline is preferable (other suitable fire safety sector qualifications and experience may be considered).
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers).
• Clear understanding of Fire Engineering principles and systems.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing construction fire safety projects.
• Regulatory enforcement experience desirable.

Role information:

• Develop fire safety standards and management systems to support the construction phase of HPC.
• Write and publish fire safety protection and prevention related guidance for the Construction Project to meet legislative requirements and industry best practice.
• Provide fire safety protection and prevention advice and guidance to the Principal Contractor, wider Contractor base and relevant committees to support the development of fire safety arrangements (both general and process related).
• Review the implementation of temporary construction fire safety solutions and standards.
• Provide Fire Safety advice to Area Construction Leads, Project Managers and the NNB Fire Safety Team, to develop building fire engineering strategies.
• Review Contractor proposals and advise on the basis of an 'Informed Client' where further challenge or corroboration ought to be sought.
• Act as an advisor to construction, health and safety groups on matters relating to construction fire safety engineering strategy, design and implementation.
• Undertake and advise on fire investigations to determine origin and cause and assist in the determination of the appropriate level of investigation to be undertaken.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences.
• Act as technical and strategic advisor to the Head of Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection and Harbours.
• Undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

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