Fire Safety Manager Job at RULLION LIMITED (Bridgwater, Somerset)

Fire Safety Manager

RULLION LIMITED

Location:
United Kingdom , Bridgwater, Somerset

Category:
Construction

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring the HPC Construction project, remains fully compliant with all UK fire legislation, HPC requirements and nuclear site licence conditions through the implementation of a fire safety management system that includes strategies, standards and procedures. Reporting directly to the Head of Site Risk Management & Control of Work, the HPC Fire Safety Manager will be considered the 'Competent Person' as defined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and will manage the Fire Safety Team as shown in the organogram below. The Fire Safety Manager will also be responsible for the development and management of a positive Fire Safety Culture for the HPC Project including the wide array of contractors that support the project, management of a Fire Safety Assurance programme, development of temporary fire safety solutions, review of fire risk assessments and continual development of fire safety arrangements and systems on the HPC Construction Site.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the HPC Construction Site Fire Safety arrangements and team to support an integrated approach to deliver adequate fire safety arrangements
Establish, monitor and review a robust Fire Safety management system including the setting of policy, standards and strategies
Anticipate future fire safety needs on the construction site based on the anticipated risk profile and ensure construction activities can continue in line with project requirements whilst ensuring legislative compliance to meet our Zero Harm ambition
Manage the Fire Safety Team, delivering monthly and annual objectives, goals and KPIs to support and measure the HPC delivery programme
Establish and maintain the required fire safety meetings, forums and engagements which plan, manage, monitor, coordinate and review fire safety in accordance with the HPC site requirements
Support key regulatory interventions and inspections leading on fire safety related matters and being a key stakeholder to provide the Regulators confidence in the adequacy of fire safety arrangements on the HPC Construction Site
Manage a Fire Safety Assurance programme to assure fire safety standards across the HPC Construction Site, identifying findings and actions, ensuring timely close out and completion
Produce relevant, regular and appropriate fire safety performance reports and dashboards, in accordance with agreed timeframes, which will include the identification of trends and early warnings of possible issues, recommending appropriate action
Work closely with your Fire Safety Engineer to provide compelling advice and guidance to deliver a mix of conventional and goal-based fire safety solutions during the construction phase of the HPC project
Ensure the HPC project wide fire risk register(s) are established and maintained for all temporary and permanent assets being constructed and undertake associated risk-based inspections and other assurance activities
Assist the HPC Fire Response/Fire Assurance/HPC Safety Teams in resolving fire safety issues by liaising with Tier 1 contractor's teams and their management in regard to the fire safety control measures necessary to reduce and mitigate the risk of fire at the HPC construction site
Provide assurance and advice on compliance with applicable fire related legal duties
Liaise with the HPC construction insurers on matters relating to fire safety at the HPC site when required
Responsible for the proactive engagement with the ONR and delivery of intervention outcomes and recommendations
Implementation of immediate action and recommendation where dangerous conditions are identified, up to and including the prohibition of works

Requirements:

Significant fire safety experience including within a large project and the construction environment
A level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment
Compliance focus tempered with team centred approach
Highly skilled in the analysis of technically demanding and detailed information and quickly identifying the underlying trends, issues and risks
Strong capacity to be future focused in identifying future fire risks and implications
Excellent knowledge of national and international fire safety standards
Proven track record of managing fire safety in complex and high-risk operations, process or construction environments
Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE, Members grade)
Health, Safety & Fire Safety Qualified via an approved professional body or organisation i.e. UK Fire Service College, FPA, IFE, NEBOSH etc with a minimum of 2 years' experience
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Health & Safety & Fire Safety

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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