Construction Safety Specialist

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

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Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 3167

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car

Company car eligibility is subject to business mileage requirements. Full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location: East region (Hatton, Peterborough, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Diss, King's Lynn or Bacton)

Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week working in the office or on site

Travel: Regular travel across the East region, including our regional hub in Peterborough

Location requirement: You must live within reasonable travelling distance of one of our East region sites

About us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About the role

Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this role plays a vital part in making sure our construction and engineering projects are delivered safely, responsibly, and compliantly.

As Construction Safety Specialist, you'll provide expert guidance across the East region, helping project and operational teams manage risk, strengthen safety performance, and create environments where everyone goes home safe every day.

Why this role matters

The East region supports critical transmission infrastructure across compressor station sites, pipeline assets, and the Bacton gas terminal. As investment and project activity continue across the region, maintaining the highest standards of construction safety is essential to operational performance and long-term network reliability.

You'll be a trusted safety expert, working alongside project teams, engineers, contractors, and operational colleagues to influence decisions, prevent incidents, and build a positive safety culture. Your work will directly support safe project delivery, protect people, and help ensure our infrastructure continues to perform reliably for the communities and businesses that depend on it.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys being out on site, influencing people at all levels, and making a visible difference to safety performance on complex engineering and construction activities.

• 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
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent recognised safety qualification
• 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

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market‑leading double‑match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Company car (subject to business mileage)
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family‑friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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