Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Job Category:  Health & Safety
Contract Partner Company:  MEH Alliance
Employing Company:  Cavendish Nuclear

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Emergency Preparedness Advisor
The MEH Alliance - Cavendish Nuclear 
Hinkley Point C 


Accountabilities:    
•    The MEH Fire Safety Team manages Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety for the Construction Site and audits and assures Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety standards are met and maintained throughout the project. The team work closely with the MEH construction and delivery teams as well as other site contractors. 
•    The Emergency Preparedness Advisor is part of a team of specialist Emergency planning & fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the MEH Fire Safety & EP Manager. 
•    The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on Emergency Planning & fire safety matters to ensure relevant standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the project. 
•    The post holder will also support and promote the development of a positive Emergency Preparedness & Fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of Emergency Preparedness systems and policies, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, reports on Emergency Planning matters to relevant personnel and committees, supporting the on-site Fire & Rescue Team with the provision of risk information and support the continual improvement of Fire safety and emergency arrangements and systems on the construction site. They will maintain EP/Fire & Rescue standards and champion Health and Safety. They will support locally, at platform level, champion relevant communities of best practice 

 

 

Key Deliverables:    
•    To provide emergency planning & fire safety advice and guidance for MEH Contractor base and relevant stakeholders.
•    Support the development of fire safety/emergency planning arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice.
•    To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the MEH Emergency Preparedness & fire safety policy, rescue management arrangements and Rescue Plans, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. 
•    To provide Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness advice to MEH Managers, Leads and construction teams, to develop building fire safety/ Emergency Preparedness strategies. 
•    To undertake Fire Safety Emergency Preparedness Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both MEH controlled areas and contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards/ Emergency Preparedness and UK legislation. 
•    Review Fire Risk Assessments carried out by others within the fire safety team. 
•    Review DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the project. 
•    To act as an advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to general fire safety, process fire safety and in relation to explosive atmospheres, Emergency Preparedness and to provide such reports as are required. 
•    To support investigation to Fire Emergency Preparedness related incidents on the Construction Site and at its Associated Development Sites. 
•    Support the collation and reporting of incident data. 
•    To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences. 
•    This position will be responsible for fire safety Emergency Preparedness within an allocated area but will also be required to support the wider team and other generic areas of site. The role will be required to be self-motivated and autonomous, utilising their own initiative and knowledge to give dynamic advice and guidance on fire safety Emergency Preparedness related matters. 
•    This position will work closely with other members of the EP/Fire Safety Team as well as the wider Emergency Preparedness & Response Teams to maintain adequate fire safety standards across the HPC project. 
•    Whilst the working hours are predominantly weekday daytime hours, there is an expectation for flexibility within these hours to enable early and late cover as well as weekend and evening / nighttime work activities as and when required. 
•    To undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post. 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience 
(as per MEH matrix)

•    Proven track record of undertaking fire safety risk assessments, fire safety audits and the determination of compliance within the commercial and construction sectors.
•    NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or similar fire safety qualifications).
•    Experience of successfully developing and implementing fire safety plans, policies and procedures.
•    Continuous professional development record.
•    Preparation of emergency plans, conducting fire drills etc. 
•    Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain EP/Fire procedures and expectations to a range of people 
•    Thorough knowledge of the Fire Safety Regulations and how to apply in a complex construction environment  

 

 

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:    
•    Suitable site experience in a similar role.
•    Willing to undergo further professional development
•    An investigative mind and a keen eye for detail


MEH Values attributed behaviours:        
•    Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team
•    Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions
•    Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view
•    Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely
•    Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” MEH approach


 

 

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.

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness Advisor
The MEH Alliance - Cavendish Nuclear 
Hinkley Point C 


Accountabilities:    
•    The MEH Fire Safety Team manages Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety for the Construction Site and audits and assures Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety standards are met and maintained throughout the project. The team work closely with the MEH construction and delivery teams as well as other site contractors. 
•    The Emergency Preparedness Advisor is part of a team of specialist Emergency planning & fire safety and compliance professionals reporting to the MEH Fire Safety & EP Manager. 
•    The main purpose of the job is to provide advice and guidance on Emergency Planning & fire safety matters to ensure relevant standards are set and assure the maintenance of these standards across the project. 
•    The post holder will also support and promote the development of a positive Emergency Preparedness & Fire safety culture amongst a wide array of Contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of Emergency Preparedness systems and policies, performing audits and inspections, undertaking fire risk assessments, reports on Emergency Planning matters to relevant personnel and committees, supporting the on-site Fire & Rescue Team with the provision of risk information and support the continual improvement of Fire safety and emergency arrangements and systems on the construction site. They will maintain EP/Fire & Rescue standards and champion Health and Safety. They will support locally, at platform level, champion relevant communities of best practice 

 

 

Key Deliverables:    
•    To provide emergency planning & fire safety advice and guidance for MEH Contractor base and relevant stakeholders.
•    Support the development of fire safety/emergency planning arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice.
•    To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the MEH Emergency Preparedness & fire safety policy, rescue management arrangements and Rescue Plans, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. 
•    To provide Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness advice to MEH Managers, Leads and construction teams, to develop building fire safety/ Emergency Preparedness strategies. 
•    To undertake Fire Safety Emergency Preparedness Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both MEH controlled areas and contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards/ Emergency Preparedness and UK legislation. 
•    Review Fire Risk Assessments carried out by others within the fire safety team. 
•    Review DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the project. 
•    To act as an advisor to Health and Safety Groups on matters relating to general fire safety, process fire safety and in relation to explosive atmospheres, Emergency Preparedness and to provide such reports as are required. 
•    To support investigation to Fire Emergency Preparedness related incidents on the Construction Site and at its Associated Development Sites. 
•    Support the collation and reporting of incident data. 
•    To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of matters relevant to the post (including best sector practices and regulations) by means of literature searches, contacts with professional bodies, attending relevant meetings, courses, and conferences. 
•    This position will be responsible for fire safety Emergency Preparedness within an allocated area but will also be required to support the wider team and other generic areas of site. The role will be required to be self-motivated and autonomous, utilising their own initiative and knowledge to give dynamic advice and guidance on fire safety Emergency Preparedness related matters. 
•    This position will work closely with other members of the EP/Fire Safety Team as well as the wider Emergency Preparedness & Response Teams to maintain adequate fire safety standards across the HPC project. 
•    Whilst the working hours are predominantly weekday daytime hours, there is an expectation for flexibility within these hours to enable early and late cover as well as weekend and evening / nighttime work activities as and when required. 
•    To undertake other activities/responsibilities within their competence as directed by the line manager commensurate with the grade of the post. 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience 
(as per MEH matrix)

•    Proven track record of undertaking fire safety risk assessments, fire safety audits and the determination of compliance within the commercial and construction sectors.
•    NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or similar fire safety qualifications).
•    Experience of successfully developing and implementing fire safety plans, policies and procedures.
•    Continuous professional development record.
•    Preparation of emergency plans, conducting fire drills etc. 
•    Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain EP/Fire procedures and expectations to a range of people 
•    Thorough knowledge of the Fire Safety Regulations and how to apply in a complex construction environment  

 

 

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:    
•    Suitable site experience in a similar role.
•    Willing to undergo further professional development
•    An investigative mind and a keen eye for detail


MEH Values attributed behaviours:        
•    Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team
•    Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions
•    Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view
•    Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely
•    Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” MEH approach


 

 

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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For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

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