Fire Safety Coordinator - Administration

Location: Project/Site based, Somerset
Status: Contract INSIDE IR35
Duration: 31dec25 (renewable)
Reports to: Fire Safety Manager

Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current requirement for a Fire Safety Coordinator to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a uniquely interesting opportunity to contribute towards one of Europe’s largest Energy infrastructure Projects. Contract (renewable).

Overview

• The Fire Safety Team manages Fire Safety for the Construction Site auditing and assuring Fire Safety standards are met and maintained throughout the Project. The team work closely with the construction and delivery teams as well as the site contractors.
• The Fire Safety Coordinator is part of a team of specialist safety and compliance professionals reporting to the Fire Safety Manager.
• The main purpose of the job is to facilitate and coordinate fire safety data management systems and administer and collate the fire safety audit and assurance programme, site fire risk assessments and risk information.
• The role will also support provision of advice and support on fire safety matters to the Principal Contractor, support and promote the development of a positive Fire safety culture and help to facilitate the coordination of fire safety amongst the many other contractors working on the project and at its Associated Development Sites.

Typical Accountabilities

• Facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Data Management Systems and Fire Safety Audit and Assurance Programme.
• Supporting the facilitation of stakeholder meetings including Regulators and external emergency services.
• Contribute to the implementation of the fire safety strategy.
• Assist with communication of lessons learned/ toolbox talks/ fire safety moments across the business.
• Coordinating, administrating, and supporting regular site fire safety inspections and checks.
• Support the production of regular management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.
• Management of fire safety learning and improvements through the company learning tool.
• Management of fire safety & emergency preparedness statistics, metrics, and dashboards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working with Power BI Desktop & Service.
• Experience of working with ICT systems including Microsoft applications.
• Experience of creating and reviewing documents.
• Experience of organising and managing small projects/initiatives.
• Experience of Fire Safety and Fire Risk Assessments desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Construction Health & Safety desirable but not essential.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent ICT skills including a high level of understanding of Microsoft applications Power BI & Excel.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with contractors and responders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to planning and management.
• Ability to be self-motivating and manage own workload and priorities to meet the team’s goals and targets.