Project Safety Specialist (East region)

National Gas; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Project Safety Specialist to ensure safe and compliant delivery of construction projects in the East region of the UK. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert on CDM Regulations, provide expert advice, lead safety audits, and champion a strong safety culture while engaging with various stakeholders. This role requires a NEBOSH qualification, strong construction safety knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Financial protection for long-term illness

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in construction safety and CDM compliance.
• Proven experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the regional subject matter expert on construction regulations.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and assurance activities.
• Investigate incidents and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

CDM compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Health & Safety Management Systems

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

CDM 2015 training

Job description

Project Safety Specialist

£53,500 to £62,500 plus up to 6% bonus, and company car

Based in the East region, with Peterborough as the central hub

As this role covers the East region of the UK, we’re looking for someone who is based within this area. You’ll need to travel to our central hub in Peterborough and other operational sites across the East region, a minimum of 3 days a week.

Locations

• Bacton
• Cambridge
• Chelmsford
• Diss
• Hatton
• Huntingdon
• Kings Lynn
• Peterborough
• Wisbech

About us

National Gas is Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As Project Safety Specialist for the East Region, you’ll provide expert support and assurance to ensure the safe, compliant, and responsible delivery of construction projects across National Gas Transmission’s assets. Working closely with project, operational, and engineering teams, you’ll champion a strong safety culture, drive continual improvement, and embed SHE excellence in all aspects of day‑to‑day operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Act as the regional subject matter expert on CDM Regulations, ensuring all construction and project activities meet legal and NGT requirements.
• Provide specialist advice to Project Managers, Principal Designers, and Contractors on safe design, pre‑construction information, and construction phase plans.
• Lead reviews of method statements, risk assessments, RAMS, lift plans, and temporary works for safe execution.
• Conduct planned site inspections, audits, and assurance activities across compressor stations, AGIs, pipelines, and civil works.
• Identify non‑conformances and unsafe behaviours, supporting teams to implement corrective actions.
• Deliver real‑time coaching on safe working practices, isolation standards, excavation safety, lifting operations, and confined spaces.
• Lead SHE risk identification and control, supporting design reviews and construction planning.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, embedding learning and best practice across the region.
• Monitor contractor SHE performance, influence improvements, and participate in safety forums and tender evaluations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver targeted safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Track and report SHE performance metrics, ensuring timely closure of actions from audits and investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of construction safety standards.

About you

You’ll be passionate about safety leadership and confident in influencing behaviours across diverse teams and contractors. You’ll bring strong technical knowledge of construction safety and CDM compliance, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to promote a positive safety culture.

Key requirements & experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• CDM 2015 training/qualification with clear understanding of duty holder roles
• Technical knowledge and site‑based experience in construction project planning/delivery on major hazard asset sites
• Proven experience in a construction or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Management Systems and audit processes
• Detailed knowledge of legislative requirements, particularly CDM Regulations
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Full UK car driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.