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Fire Safetey Specialist (DSEAR Advisor)

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 450 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Fire Safety Specialist (DSEAR Specialist) – Contract

Location: Bridgewater, Somerset
Duration: Until 31st December 2026 (With the posibility of Extention)
Days on Site: 5 days per week
Rate: Up to £500 per day / Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced DSEAR Specialist to join the fire safety team on a major nuclear construction project. This is a key contract role providing expert advice and assurance on the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DSEAR, providing specialist guidance and support to the project and contractors

  * Conduct, review, and approve DSEAR risk assessments and hazardous area classifications

  * Develop and maintain DSEAR policies, arrangements, and procedures to ensure full regulatory compliance

  * Implement and oversee control measures for fire and explosion prevention

  * Support the review of DSEAR assessments carried out by other organisations

  * Provide advice and assurance to regulators and stakeholders

  * Investigate DSEAR-related incidents

  * Promote a strong DSEAR awareness and compliance culture across the site

  * Work closely with fire safety, chemicals, environment, and electrical teams

Essential Skills & Experience

  * In-depth knowledge of DSEAR 2002, ATEX Directives, and associated Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)

  * Strong understanding of explosion science, hazardous area classification, ignition source control, and CLP

  * Proven experience conducting DSEAR assessments and interpreting engineering drawings

  * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (able to simplify complex technical information)

  * Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary construction environment

Desirable:

  * Degree in Engineering, Fire Safety, Process Safety, Chemistry or related field

  * Relevant qualifications (e.g. CompEx Ex12/Ex14, NEBOSH Fire/Process Safety)

  * Experience in COMAH, process industries, or high-hazard environments

  * Knowledge of auditing Ex-rated equipment

This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in one of the UK’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, contributing to safety excellence on a complex nuclear construction site.

If you have strong DSEAR expertise and want to make a real impact, we’d like to hear from you

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