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