Construction SHE Advisor

National Grid; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a SHES Advisor to deliver Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability support for Strategic Infrastructure projects. The role involves coaching, training, and influencing teams to adhere to HSE regulations while implementing strategies for reducing carbon footprints. Candidates should have a strong background in HSE legislation and experience in construction roles. This position offers competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of HSE legislation and behavioural safety programmes.
• Expertise on CDM Regulations and ensuring compliance.
• Experience in auditing and root cause analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of SHES strategies for projects.
• Provide CDM expertise and ensure statutory compliance.
• Encourage best practice initiatives for HSE improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching and motivating

Communication and influence

Problem-solving

Determination to achieve goals

Education

3+ years in construction HSE role

Job description

About The Role

2 x New Roles - Permanent - Suffolk and Kent Area

This is the time for action - we need to move at pace and reform our energy system to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people. As a SHES Advisor you’ll provide Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability (SHES) support to Strategic Infrastructure projects. You’ll coach, advise, train, motivate, inspire and encourage managers, staff and contractors to deliver legislative compliance and promote continuous improvement. Helping to create, achieve and sustain world‑class Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance, you’ll also 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 National Grid management systems. As a source of expertise on HSE you’ll provide specialist advice on CDM, Environmental Management, legislation and industry standards. Driving the implementation of the company strategy to enable responsibility and accountability to reside with line managers and staff, with emphasis on behavioural safety. Supporting Strategic Infrastructure, you’ll develop and implement sustainable working solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the business and projects, supporting the energy transition and corporate plans towards net zero. This role will predominantly be based between our 2 SeaLink sites with supplier and home working as decided too. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About You

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:

Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management

• Good inter‑personal skills with proven skills in coaching and motivating people.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all organisational levels (including Senior Managers).
• Ability to recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives and co‑ordinate or ensure their implementation.
• Ability to develop & deliver training/briefing material in an innovative, enjoyable but effective way.
• Ability to identify and assess patterns of resistance and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates determination to achieve business goals despite opposition and displays personal commitment.

Technical or Specialist

• Thorough knowledge of HSE legislation and behavioural safety programmes with 3+ years’ experience working in a similar construction HSE role.
• Seen as an expert with a great understanding and working knowledge of CDM Regulations with demonstrable experience managing interfaces between contractors, working with duty holders, and ensuring compliance.
• Good knowledge or awareness of National Grid policies, procedures, processes, and specifications, particularly how projects are delivered in the construction phase.
• Experienced in the development and implementation of robust assurance programmes for HSE in construction.
• Seen as a leader and expert on defined safety and health issues.
• Experienced in auditing and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experienced in the management and review of Contract documentation and awareness of Professional Services Framework Contracts.
• Experience in conducting multi‑level incident investigations and report writing skills. Including abilities in root cause analysis and preventative mitigation planning.

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.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support the implementation and delivery of company SHES strategies Strategic Infrastructure projects.
• Provide CDM expertise and advice to the project, working to manage interfaces and ensure that statutory compliance is achieved.
• Provide 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.
• Encourage the adoption of best practice initiatives and look for opportunities to make HSE improvements.
• Provide appropriate SHES input into the tender and contract award process, including review of the QA, materials, and process safety engineering aspects.
• Support accident/incident investigations to establish root causes, providing expert advice, support and guidance on legal framework and communicate learning points.
• Actively engage, coach, and positively influence staff, managers and contractors on SHES performance and risk management to promote a positive HSE culture across Strategic Infrastructure.
• Liaise with Principal Contractors to ensure the preparation and implementation SHES management systems and arrangements.
• Liaise 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.
• Provide independent HSE Assurance advice and audit capability to Strategic Infrastructure Project Teams through design, pre‑construction & construction, testing & commissioning phases.
• Ensure suitable controls and processes are in place for the development and ongoing management of the CDM Risk Register.
• Assist the project leads with the review of contractor’s competence and identification of Health and Safety training needs.
• Provide monthly SHES data/statistics to line management as needed.
• Plan and implement site assurance programme for projects on a risk‑based approach.
• Provide input into the development, review and implementation of NG policies, procedures and specifications as required and promote best practice and lessons learned.
• Liaise with the wider construction industry to ensure that lessons are shared and implemented.
• Provide support to the EPC PMs and Project Supervisors in expediting the timely close out of notified defects and by challenging the Contractor’s Quality Management System to drive through contractual compliance and continual improvement.
• Develop relations and networks between TO’s and other members of project teams outside of the parent organisation.

What You’ll Get

A competitive starting salary of £55,000 - £68,000 plus other L7 benefits.

A job vehicle may be available depending on personal location and subsequent business mileage totals.

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.

About Us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government’s ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen. Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future. Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far‑reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on Thursday 13th November 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 will be held on Monday 24th November. 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.

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