Fire Risk Assessor

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor to support fire safety matters for the Commissioning programme (NNB GenCo) at Hinkley Point C, the UK's first new nuclear power station in over 20 years. The role supports the development of a positive fire safety culture and helps coordinate fire safety among the many contractors working on the project and at its associated development sites.

Key responsibilities

• Implement Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with input from Hinkley Point C project subject matter experts.
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead on Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning, including writing and owning Commissioning Fire Risk Assessments.
• Support the facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and the Fire Safety Audit and Assurance.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning, Pre Op and Maintenance areas.
• Ensure Hinkley Point C fire health and safety standards are met and champion the HPC Way in all activities.
• Help communicate lessons learned, toolbox talks and fire safety moments across CommOps.
• Administer and support regular site fire safety inspections and checks with the Commissioning Fire safety Coordinator.
• Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead with Fire Safety Assurance audits, inspections and monitoring of controlled areas and site contractors to ensure compliance with site standards and UK legislation.

Required profile

• Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety qualification with an approved professional body (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers) and at least 2 years' experience.
• Knowledge of fire safety principles and practices.
• Detailed understanding of fire safety legislation (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) and codes of practice, with the ability to interpret them across different operating conditions.
• Appropriate qualification such as an H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to, or progress towards, a Fire Risk Assessor National Register (IFSM, IFE, FRACS).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments in a range of CommOps and operating environments.
• Clear verbal and written communication at all levels of the organisation.

What we offer

• Competitive package for UK employees, including free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis.