Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor

Permanent - Major Project - North East 

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

Providing Health, Safety and  Environment  (HSE) support to Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade projects, you will coach, advise, train, motivate, inspire and encourage managers, staff and contractors to deliver legislative compliance and promote continuous improvement. 
Working within our Major Infrastructure Projects (Sealink/ Eastern Green Links) and with other HSE professionals, you will help to create, achieve and sustain world class HSE performance. You will support the effective implementation, coordination, execution and monitoring of all aspects of Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with all relevant ISO standards, NG policies, procedures, specifications, and wider Joint Venture management systems.
Utilising your knowledge of HSE you will provide specialist advice on CDM, Environmental Management, legislation and industry standards. As HSE Advisor you will promote the implementation of the company strategy and help us to deliver these projects and achieve HSE excellence
The projects are located on the UK’s North East Coast therefore applicants should be accessible to this geography. 

We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. 

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 
 

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

•    A thorough knowledge of HSE legislation and experience implementing behavioural safety and cultural development programs. 
•    Good HSE qualifications to support the role e.g., NEBOSH, IEMA, CMIOSH.
•    Expertise and understanding of CDM Regulations with demonstrable experience managing interfaces between contractors, working with duty holders, and ensuring compliance. 
•    Good knowledge and experience of how large projects are successfully delivered in the construction phase.
•    The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and with our contract partners and effectively engage and get the best out of people working on the project.
•    Experience in the development and implementation of robust assurance programs for HSE in construction. 
•    Knowledge of auditing and root cause analysis techniques.
•    Experience in the management and review of contract documentation.
•    Experience in conducting multi-level incident investigations and report writing skills. Including abilities in root cause analysis and preventative mitigation planning 

Of course, you’ll be a real team player, able to work from your own initiative, a natural problem solver and able to confidently communicate your HSE knowledge to all project stakeholders. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. 
 

Your duties will be ranging and include:

•    Supporting the implementation and delivery of company SHESQ strategies Strategic Infrastructure projects.
•    Providing CDM expertise and advice to the project, working to manage interfaces and ensure that statutory compliance is achieved.
•    Acting as a single point of contact for advice and expertise on HSE management. To ensure the effectiveness of the Construction Phase Plans, Construction Environmental Management and sustainability strategies during the lifecycle of the project.
•    Encouraging the adoption of best practice initiatives and look for opportunities to make HSE improvements.
•    Providing appropriate SHESQ input into the tender and contract award process, including review of documentation and management systems.
•    Supporting accident / incident investigations to establish root causes, providing expert advice, support and guidance on legal framework and communicate learning points.
•    Actively engaging, coaching, and positively influencing staff, managers and contractors on SHESQ performance and risk management to promote a positive HSE culture across Strategic Infrastructure.
•    Liaising with Principal Contractors to ensure the preparation and implementation SHESQ management systems and arrangements.
•    Partnering with the Principal Designer, to ensure the preparation and implementation design risk reviews, along with the collation of the pre-construction information, to ensure fulfilment of Duty Holders responsibilities.
•    Providing independent HSE Assurance advice and audit capability to Strategic Infrastructure Project Teams through design, pre-construction & construction, testing & commissioning phases.
•    Ensuring suitable controls and processes are in place for the development and ongoing management of the CDM Risk Register.
•    Planning and implementing site assurance programme for projects on a risk-based approach.
•    Providing input into the development, review and implementation of NG / Joint Venture policies, procedures and specifications as required and promote best practice and lessons learned.
 

A competitive starting salary between £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on capability plus car from an extensive list of fully electric and hybrid options. 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
 

 More Information

 This role closes on May 8th at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Interviews my be scheduled prior to close date if candidates of interest are received. 

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.