Construction Safety Lead — On‑Site Risk & Compliance

National Gas Transmission PLC; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Bonus up to 6%

Company car

Salary sacrifice car

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to lead safety assurance across the East Region, working with project teams to manage risk and ensure compliant delivery of engineering and construction activities.

You will review RAMS, participate in incident investigations, and drive safety improvements on gas transmission sites. A NEBOSH certificate, strong CDM knowledge, and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction projects within engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or major hazard environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction safety management.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, or safety assurance activities.
• Ability to assess risk and provide practical, proportionate safety advice.
• Experience investigating incidents and supporting the implementation of lessons learned.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on gas transmission, energy, process, or other regulated industrial sites.
• CDM 2015 training or qualification with a strong understanding of duty-holder responsibilities.
• Experience contributing to contractor management, tender reviews, or supplier assurance activities.
• Knowledge of HAZID, HAZCON, permit‑to‑work, or change management processes.
• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, or a similar professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction safety assurance activities across projects and operational sites throughout the East Region.
• Provide expert advice on CDM compliance, risk management, and construction safety standards.
• Review construction documentation, including RAMS, lift plans, and temporary works arrangements.
• Identify risks, monitor compliance, and support teams to implement effective corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, identify root causes, and share learning across the region.
• Influence contractors and project teams to strengthen safety behaviours and improve SHE performance.
• Deliver safety coaching, briefings, and improvement initiatives that reduce risk and drive operational excellence.

Skills

CDM Regulations knowledge

Construction safety management

Inspections & audits

Stakeholder engagement

On-site safety coaching

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Tools

RAMS templates

Permit-to-work system

Job description

National Gas is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to lead safety assurance across the East Region, working with project teams to manage risk and ensure compliant delivery of engineering and construction activities.

You will review RAMS, participate in incident investigations, and drive safety improvements on gas transmission sites. A NEBOSH certificate, strong CDM knowledge, and a UK driving licence are essential.