Engagement: Contract
Rate: Competitive – please submit CV with required rate
The Opportunity
We are supporting ****** Dstl with a critical requirement for an Alarms System Implementation Specialist to lead the adaptation and implementation of site-wide alarms policy across high‑hazard laboratory facilities.
This role is pivotal in strengthening safety, legal and compliance standards by embedding a robust, sustainable alarms management framework aligned to EEMUA 191.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation and adaptation of the site-wide alarms philosophy and policy to suit high‑hazard buildings and facilities
* Produce clear, detailed, and facility‑specific alarms management documentation to enable compliant operational use
* Work closely with Dstl management and stakeholders to design and deliver a comprehensive alarms implementation plan
* Support both immediate and long‑term organisational safety objectives
* Upskill existing personnel, ensuring they develop the competence required to support lab‑wide alarms management
* Drive a proactive, sustainable model that meets safety, legal and compliance obligations
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven background in alarm systems
* Strong understanding and practical experience of EEMUA 191
* Demonstrable experience in policy or process implementation
* Excellent stakeholder management capability
* Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working across complex operational environments
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge or working awareness of:
* DSEAR
* Health, Safety & Environmental Protection (HS&EP) requirements