Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Job title: Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Job Type: Contract

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Up to Dec 2027 (12 month rolling contract)

Pay rate: Up to 375 PAYE per day, 509.70 Umbrella per day

Location: Somerset

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week

The Emergency Preparedness Advisor will support commissioning and pre-operational activities on a major nuclear new-build project, ensuring emergency preparedness arrangements are developed, implemented and tested ahead of the plant becoming fully operational. Working closely with commissioning teams, construction emergency preparedness teams and safety specialists, the role will focus on developing emergency procedures, monitoring the availability of emergency facilities and equipment, and supporting the transition of emergency arrangements from construction to operations. A key responsibility will be developing the capability of operational teams through emergency training and exercises, ranging from classroom-based scenarios to large-scale exercises on site, to demonstrate emergency readiness. The role will also contribute to regulatory compliance, support the development of training packages, and provide operational input into emergency facility and equipment design, helping establish a strong emergency preparedness culture across the project.

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

• Minimum HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Experience developing and maintaining emergency preparedness arrangements.
• Working knowledge of UK nuclear emergency preparedness regulations.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in regulated or high-hazard industries, such as nuclear, oil and gas, or chemicals.
• Experience implementing emergency arrangements for new facilities.
• Experience supporting emergency response training, exercises and operational readiness.
• Knowledge of COMAH, the Civil Contingencies Act, REPPIR and Nuclear Site Licence Requirements.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Experience working in project environments and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the transition of emergency arrangements from construction into commissioning and operations.

Role information:

• Support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness arrangements for commissioning and pre-operational activities.
• Support the transition of emergency arrangements from construction through commissioning to full operational readiness.
• Work closely with commissioning teams, construction emergency preparedness teams, contractors and safety specialists.
• Develop, review and maintain emergency preparedness procedures and documentation.
• Monitor the delivery and availability of emergency facilities and equipment, identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
• Support testing and demonstration of emergency facilities and equipment to confirm operational readiness.
• Develop and deliver emergency preparedness exercises, from classroom-based scenarios to largescale site exercises.
• Support the development of training packages for emergency response personnel and operational role-holders.
• Contribute to the implementation of nuclear site licence requirements relating to emergency arrangements.
• Support regulatory engagement and provide information required to demonstrate emergency preparedness compliance.
• Provide operational input into the design and suitability of emergency facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure emergency preparedness requirements are met.
• Promote a strong emergency preparedness culture, continuous improvement and effective communication across commissioning and operational teams.

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