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Fire Safety Advisor

United Kingdom, Bridgwater 280.00 - 380.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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The Fire Safety Advisor is part of a team of specialist fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Fire Safety Manager. The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor (NNB GenCo) to ensure fire safety standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the HPC project. The post holder will also support and 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, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, report on fire safety maters to relevant personnel and committees, supporting the on-site Fire & Rescue Team with the provision of risk information and support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems on the construction site.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide advice and guidance on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor (NNB GenCo) to ensure fire safety standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the HPC project
  • Support and 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
  • Perform audits and inspections
  • Undertake fire risk assessments
  • Report on fire safety matters to relevant personnel and committees
  • Support the on-site Fire & Rescue Team with the provision of risk information
  • Support the continual improvement of Fire safety arrangements and systems on the construction site

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation pertaining to fire safety management
  • 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 high-risk activities
  • An understanding of fire safety implications in relation to DSEAR
  • Good organisational skills with practical and methodical work 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
  • Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented
  • Understanding of the principles of risk assessment including dynamic risk assessment especially in a construction environment
  • Proven track record of undertaking fire safety risk assessments, fire safety audits and the determination of compliance within the commercial and construction sectors
  • Membership of an appropriate professional organisation (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers)
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or similar fire safety qualifications)
  • Desirably educated to degree/diploma level or equivalent level / relevant experience
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing fire safety plans, policies and procedures

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