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Fire Safety Specialist

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 520 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Fire Safety / DSEAR Specialist (Contract)

Somerset (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract until December 2026
Up to £520 per day, DOE

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced DSEAR Specialist to join a major, high-profile infrastructure project in the UK.

This is a key role supporting the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres across a large and complex construction site. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring compliance with DSEAR 2002 and helping drive a strong safety culture across multiple contractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide expert advice on DSEAR compliance to project teams and contractors

  * Conduct, review, and approve DSEAR risk assessments

  * Identify fire and explosion risks and implement effective control measures

  * Support development and implementation of DSEAR policies and procedures

  * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practice

  * Review contractor assessments and ensure consistency across site

  * Support incident investigations related to fire and explosion hazards

  * Promote DSEAR awareness and a positive safety culture

  * Liaise with regulators and provide assurance on compliance arrangements

Requirements

  * Strong knowledge of DSEAR 2002, ATEX Directives, and relevant guidance

  * Proven experience carrying out DSEAR assessments and hazardous area classification

  * Understanding of explosion risks, ignition sources, and hazardous substances

  * Ability to interpret technical/engineering drawings

  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Desirable

  * Degree in Engineering, Fire Safety, Process Safety, Chemistry, or similar

  * CompEx (Ex12 / Ex14) or NEBOSH Fire / Process Safety qualification

  * Experience in high-risk industries (e.g. construction, manufacturing, energy, COMAH sites)

  * Experience auditing Ex-rated equipment

What You’ll Bring

  * A proactive, safety-first mindset

  * Strong attention to detail and risk awareness

  * Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

  * Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels

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