Fire Safety Advisor – Hinkley Point C
At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Fire Safety Advisor at our Hinkley Point C site. This is a brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main Mechanical, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air‑Conditioning (MEH), cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station's vast network of rooms.
Key Responsibilities
Day‑to‑day, you’ll be the go‑to expert for fire safety across MEHA operational areas at Hinkley Point. You’ll provide guidance, conduct audits, and collaborate with teams to embed a proactive fire safety culture.
* Providing expert fire safety advice to MEHA teams, contractors, and stakeholders
* Conducting fire safety audits and inspections, and ensuring corrective actions are taken
* Supporting fire risk assessments and maintaining accurate records
* Collaborating with the on‑site Fire and Rescue Team to enhance emergency preparedness
* Promoting a positive fire safety culture and identifying opportunities for improvement
This role is full time 37, hours per week, and is based on site at Hinkley Point C.
Essential Experience
* Experience working on‑site in a fire safety role within a dynamic or construction environment
* Proven ability to produce Fire Risk Assessments in complex operational settings
* Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain emergency procedures and fire safety expectations to diverse audiences
Qualifications
* NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or
* Certificate in Fire Safety Level 4 (Fire Auditors), or
* Diploma in Fire Safety Level 4 (Fire Inspector), or
* CIOB Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a valid UK passport holder, with the ability to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy or sell additional leave
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
About Cavendish Nuclear
Cavendish Nuclear As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost‑effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.
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