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Fire Safety Specialist

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United Kingdom , Bridgwater

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The DSEAR Specialist provides expert advice, assessment, and assurance on the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. The role ensures organisational compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002, supports safe operational practices, and reduces fire and explosion risk across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as the PC's SME for DSEAR providing specialist advice and guidance
  • Develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the Principal Contractors DSEAR policy and DSEAR management arrangements
  • Provide the regulators with confidence in the adequacy of DSEAR arrangements on site
  • Support the review of DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations
  • Anticipate future DSEAR needs on the construction site
  • Support construction to continue in line with the project leads whilst ensuring legislative compliance
  • Delivering monthly and annual objectives, goals, and KPIs to support the project
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post
  • Support the HPC Fire and Rescue/Emergency Preparedness/Health and Safety Teams

Requirements:

  • Expert advice, assessment, and assurance on the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
  • Ensuring organisational compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002
  • Supporting safe operational practices and reducing fire and explosion risk
  • Conducting, reviewing, and approving DSEAR assessments
  • Implementing and overseeing control measures to mitigate risks
  • Managing legal registers and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and non-regulatory provisions
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HSE guidance, British Standards, and best practices
  • Supporting the development of DSEAR arrangements and procedures
  • Supporting investigation into DSEAR related incidents
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:
April 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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