Fire Safety & Compliance Manager – Dalkia – Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C is the UK's first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets. All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.
At Dalkia Nuclear, fire safety and emergency preparedness are critical controls in the safe delivery of our work. The Fire Safety & Compliance Manager is accountable for the implementation, control and assurance of all fire safety and emergency preparedness arrangements across Dalkia Nuclear activities at Hinkley Point C.
Accountabilities
- Fire safety compliance across all Dalkia Nuclear project activities
- Implementation and effectiveness of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness arrangements
- Delivery, quality and close‑out of Fire Risk Assessments and associated actions
- Assurance of fire safety inspections, testing regimes and emergency response readiness
- Integration of fire safety and emergency preparedness into operational planning and execution
- Identification, escalation and management of fire and emergency‑related risks
- Engagement with the client, emergency services and regulators on fire and emergency preparedness matters
Main Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the Fire Safety Management Plan and interface with site Emergency Preparedness arrangements
- Produce and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring actions are implemented and closed out within agreed timescales
- Define and maintain emergency arrangements, including fire response, evacuation and incident coordination procedures
- Plan, coordinate and deliver emergency exercises (e.g. fire drills, scenario‑based exercises) and ensure learning is embedded
- Ensure alignment with HPC Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans and Principal Contractor arrangements
- Monitor compliance with fire safety legislation, standards and emergency preparedness requirements
- Lead fire safety inspections, audits, drills and testing activities, ensuring deficiencies are identified and rectified
- Provide competent advice to operational teams on fire safety and emergency response requirements
- Challenge unsafe practices and intervene where standards are not met
- Support incident and emergency response investigations, ensuring lessons learned are implemented
- Deliver training and briefings to ensure workforce readiness and understanding of emergency procedures
- Represent Dalkia Nuclear at fire safety and emergency preparedness coordination meetings with the client and other contractors
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Essential (one or more of the following):
- Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
- Certificate in Fire Safety Lv4 (Fire Auditors)
- Diploma in Fire Safety Lv4 (Fire Inspectors)
- CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction
One of the following required:
- LATS
- SSSTS
- IOSH Managing Safety
One of the following required:
- CCNSG / HSE MAPS
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 6 in Fire Safety (or working towards)
- Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IFE, IFSM)
- Experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments
- Understanding of incident command structures (e.g. JESIP principles)
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing fire safety and/or emergency preparedness within construction, infrastructure or high‑risk environments
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and emergency planning principles
- Experience developing and implementing fire safety and emergency response arrangements
- Experience delivering drills, exercises and emergency response testing
- Ability to influence, challenge and drive compliance at all levels
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Legal Disclaimer
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets. All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.
At Dalkia Nuclear, fire safety and emergency preparedness are critical controls in the safe delivery of our work. The Fire Safety & Compliance Manager is accountable for the implementation, control and assurance of all fire safety and emergency preparedness arrangements across Dalkia Nuclear activities at Hinkley Point C.
Accountabilities
- Fire safety compliance across all Dalkia Nuclear project activities
- Implementation and effectiveness of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness arrangements
- Delivery, quality and close‑out of Fire Risk Assessments and associated actions
- Assurance of fire safety inspections, testing regimes and emergency response readiness
- Integration of fire safety and emergency preparedness into operational planning and execution
- Identification, escalation and management of fire and emergency‑related risks
- Engagement with the client, emergency services and regulators on fire and emergency preparedness matters
Main Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain the Fire Safety Management Plan and interface with site Emergency Preparedness arrangements
- Produce and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring actions are implemented and closed out within agreed timescales
- Define and maintain emergency arrangements, including fire response, evacuation and incident coordination procedures
- Plan, coordinate and deliver emergency exercises (e.g. fire drills, scenario‑based exercises) and ensure learning is embedded
- Ensure alignment with HPC Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans and Principal Contractor arrangements
- Monitor compliance with fire safety legislation, standards and emergency preparedness requirements
- Lead fire safety inspections, audits, drills and testing activities, ensuring deficiencies are identified and rectified
- Provide competent advice to operational teams on fire safety and emergency response requirements
- Challenge unsafe practices and intervene where standards are not met
- Support incident and emergency response investigations, ensuring lessons learned are implemented
- Deliver training and briefings to ensure workforce readiness and understanding of emergency procedures
- Represent Dalkia Nuclear at fire safety and emergency preparedness coordination meetings with the client and other contractors
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Essential (one or more of the following):
- Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
- Certificate in Fire Safety Lv4 (Fire Auditors)
- Diploma in Fire Safety Lv4 (Fire Inspectors)
- CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction
One of the following required:
- LATS
- SSSTS
- IOSH Managing Safety
One of the following required:
- CCNSG / HSE MAPS
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 6 in Fire Safety (or working towards)
- Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IFE, IFSM)
- Experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments
- Understanding of incident command structures (e.g. JESIP principles)
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing fire safety and/or emergency preparedness within construction, infrastructure or high‑risk environments
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and emergency planning principles
- Experience developing and implementing fire safety and emergency response arrangements
- Experience delivering drills, exercises and emergency response testing
- Ability to influence, challenge and drive compliance at all levels
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Legal Disclaimer
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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