Fire Safety Engineer Job at Rullion (Bridgwater)

Job Responsibility

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 NNB Fire Safety Team
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
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
Provide advice and guidance on fire safety protection and prevention matters to assist the Principal Contractor (NNB GenCo) with regulatory compliance, including liaison with the Regulator and Local Fire Authority
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
Write and publish fire safety protection and prevention related guidance for the Construction Project
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 NNB on the basis of an 'Informed Client'
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
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post
Act as technical and strategic advisor to the Head of Environment, Fire Safety, Radiation Protection and Harbours

Requirements

Demonstrable 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

Nice to have

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

What we offer

Be Part of History: Work on the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation
Scale & Impact: Over 22,000 workers contributing to a £36 billion project that supports 70,000+ UK jobs
Net Zero Future: Contribute to a project essential to Britain's low-carbon energy transformation
Career Development: Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to high-level planning and world-class logistics operations

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