Lead Fire System Engineer

Hinkley Point C

Are you a dedicated Fire Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have expertise in fire alarm systems and site arrangements for construction projects? Are you well-versed in the legislation and regulations governing fire alarm systems? Are you the type of person who likes a fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to excel? If so, come and join EDF as a Lead Fire System Engineer!

The Opportunity

As a Lead Fire System Engineer, you’ll manage a small team of Fire Alarm Engineers, overseeing the installation and maintenance of a safe and compliant fire alarm system across HPC. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Fire Safety team by ensuring the system meets all compliance standards as it transitions from construction to commissioning. Acting as the fire alarm Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Principal Contractor (NNB GenCo), you’ll also drive the continual improvement of fire safety systems and arrangements at HPC.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary circa £65,000, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Fire System Engineer, you will provide fire alarm advice to the Principal Contractor, other contractors, and fire safety committees. You’ll identify and ensure the installation of appropriate fire alarm systems and manage alterations to existing systems. You will also oversee the testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire alarms to meet safety standards.

In this role, you’ll lead a team to complete fire alarm installations, repairs, and servicing across various systems. You’ll help develop fire safety procedures that meet legal requirements and work with managers and design teams to ensure fire alarm strategies are properly implemented on construction sites.

You’ll stay up to date on industry regulations and best practices, support incident data reporting, and assist with the transition between temporary and permanent fire alarm systems. Additionally, you’ll take part in the on-call rota for HPC and help improve fire safety standards over time.

Who you are

You’ll need a strong understanding of fire alarm system regulations, including both portable and fixed systems, as well as experience managing teams. Your knowledge of fire alarm systems in construction and complex environments is key, along with a comprehensive grasp of BS5839 standards. You should also be familiar with proactive fire systems and solutions for high-risk activities.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as you’ll need to build strong relationships with various teams and clearly present complex fire alarm issues. You must be able to conduct detailed analysis, recommend actions, and ensure their implementation. A solid understanding of risk assessments, including dynamic risk assessments in construction settings, is also critical for this position.

You should have a proven track record in delivering fire alarm solutions and ensuring compliance within the commercial and construction sectors. A qualification from IFEDA or FIA (or equivalent) is required, along with expertise in wireless fire alarm systems. Experience in developing fire alarm designs, policies, and procedures, as well as knowledge of EN54 systems and EAL Level 3 certification in design and commissioning, will be essential for this role.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: 1st October 2024

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