Group Safety Specialist

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension with enhanced company match

Share incentive plan

Car & tech salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance lines

Charity matching

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a technically focused UK Group Safety Specialist to shape safety standards, governance and assurance across our operations. The role sits in the Group Safety, Health & Wellbeing team and requires strong knowledge of UK health and safety laws, plus construction and electrical safety expertise.

You will analyse risk, lead audits, support investigations and develop practical safety guidance for operational teams.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent health and safety qualification)
• Experience operating within high-risk industries such as utilities, energy, construction, infrastructure or engineering
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Practical experience of construction safety management
• Experience supporting or conducting audits, inspections, investigations and assurance activities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and develop meaningful recommendations
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Experience creating technical reports, presentations and safety documentation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required
• Technical background or operational experience within electrical transmission, distribution or utility environments
• Experience working with safety management systems and governance frameworks
• Knowledge of behavioural safety, human performance or operational risk management principles

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation and continual improvement of Group safety standards, policies and governance frameworks
• Providing technical safety guidance and subject matter expertise to operational and safety teams across the business
• Analysing safety performance data, trends and leading indicators to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Conducting safety assurance activities, audits and inspections to assess compliance and effectiveness of safety controls
• Supporting incident investigations, root cause analysis and the sharing of lessons learned across the organisation
• Developing practical safety guidance, toolkits, resources and communications that support operational teams
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to understand emerging risks and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Assessing the effectiveness of safety management systems and business unit implementation of Group expectations
• Producing clear technical reports, presentations and recommendations for a range of audiences, including senior leadership
• Supporting the development and delivery of safety training, workshops and awareness initiatives
• Representing National Grid within industry forums and collaborating with external stakeholders to identify and share best practice
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement by identifying new approaches, technologies and industry developments that enhance safety performance

Skills

Safety governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Team Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience Business Unit Group Executives Requisition No. 12795 City Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA Date posted 26 October 2026

At National Grid, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a technically focused UK Group Safety Specialist to join our Group Safety, Health & Wellbeing team and help shape the safety standards, governance frameworks and assurance activities that support our operational businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a complex, high-risk environment, partnering with safety and operational leaders to strengthen safety performance, drive consistency and influence best practice across the organisation.

You'll use your expertise in construction and/or electrical safety to provide technical guidance, analyse operational risks and performance trends, and support the continuous improvement of Group-wide safety frameworks.

This role is based in our Warwick office on a hybrid basis.

What you'll do

• Supporting the development, implementation and continual improvement of Group safety standards, policies and governance frameworks.
• Providing technical safety guidance and subject matter expertise to operational and safety teams across the business.
• Analysing safety performance data, trends and leading indicators to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Conducting safety assurance activities, audits and inspections to assess compliance and effectiveness of safety controls.
• Supporting incident investigations, root cause analysis and the sharing of lessons learned across the organisation.
• Developing practical safety guidance, toolkits, resources and communications that support operational teams.
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to understand emerging risks and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Assessing the effectiveness of safety management systems and business unit implementation of Group expectations.
• Producing clear technical reports, presentations and recommendations for a range of audiences, including senior leadership.
• Supporting the development and delivery of safety training, workshops and awareness initiatives.
• Representing National Grid within industry forums and collaborating with external stakeholders to identify and share best practice.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement by identifying new approaches, technologies and industry developments that enhance safety performance.

What you'll need

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent health and safety qualification).

Experience operating within high-risk industries such as utilities, energy, construction, infrastructure or engineering.

Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.

Practical experience of construction safety management.

Experience supporting or conducting audits, inspections, investigations and assurance activities.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and develop meaningful recommendations.

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Experience creating technical reports, presentations and safety documentation.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.

• Technical background or operational experience within electrical transmission, distribution or utility environments.
• Experience working with safety management systems and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of behavioural safety, human performance or operational risk management principles.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £50,000 - £59,000 per annum– dependent on capability.

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 Monday 9th 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.

At National Grid, 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.

National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

On the ground, keeping energy flowing

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.