Graduate SHES Officer – Infrastructure Safety & Sustainability

National Grid Plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Sharesave/Share Incentive Plans

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Relocation support for placements

Mentoring & coaching

Networking opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate SHES Officer role based in Castle Donington with a flexible hybrid working pattern. You will support safe, healthy, environmental and sustainability considerations across major infrastructure projects and gain exposure to HVDC and other schemes during an 18-month development programme.

Starting salary £38,472 with annual rises, plus 26 days leave, pension, benefits, and a £2,000 joining bonus along with a £2,400 completion payment and relocation/accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management or a closely related degree.
• Graduates with interest in SHES within construction or infrastructure and eagerness to learn how risks are identified and managed.
• Able to analyse information, build relationships with stakeholders and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Must obtain a full UK driving licence by 27 August 2027.
• If progressing to assessment, must have passed driving theory test and provide evidence.
• Willingness to travel to sites, offices and training centres.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in embedding SHES requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with hazard identification activities, risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Work with contractors, designers and supply-chain partners to support safe project delivery.
• Attend project, contractor and progress meetings to understand planning and management.
• Support assurance and review of contractor systems and performance.
• Help prepare and maintain SHES records, reports and documentation.
• Contribute to SHES information communications and continual improvement.
• Gain exposure to a range of major construction projects including HVDC developments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Adaptability

Education

2:2 in Environmental Management or related field

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate SHES Officer role based in Castle Donington with a flexible hybrid working pattern. You will support safe, healthy, environmental and sustainability considerations across major infrastructure projects and gain exposure to HVDC and other schemes during an 18-month development programme.

Starting salary £38,472 with annual rises, plus 26 days leave, pension, benefits, and a £2,000 joining bonus along with a £2,400 completion payment and relocation/accommodation