SHE Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in the UK is looking for a SHE Advisor to support Strategic Infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and contributing towards a sustainable energy transition. Applicants should have extensive knowledge in HSE legislation and experience in construction environments. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £68,000, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits and share incentive plan

Employee assistance program

Matched charity giving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a construction HSE role.
• Demonstrable experience managing interfaces between contractors.
• Ability in root cause analysis and preventative mitigation planning.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide CDM expertise and guidance for statutory compliance.
• Support investigations and establish root causes of incidents.
• Liaise with Principal Contractors on SHES management systems.
• Ensure the implementation of company SHES strategies.
• Encourage best practice in HSE initiatives.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of HSE legislation

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Experience in auditing and root cause analysis

Management of Contract documentation

Conducting multi-level incident investigations

Good knowledge of National Grid policies

Development of robust HSE assurance programs

Job description

About The Role

New Role - Permanent - UK Eastern Geography

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 SHE Advisor you will provide Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) support to Strategic Infrastructure projects. You will 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 will 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 an expert in HSE you will and provide specialist advice on CDM, Environmental Management, legislation and industry standards.

You will support Strategic Infrastructure in the development and implementation of sustainable working solutions, with an aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the business and projects, supporting the energy transition and corporate plans towards net zero.

This role hybrid based across the UK and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Our most mature project is Eastern Green Link 5 which is based toward the east of the UK therefore candidates located near to this geography would be advantageous.

Most work will likely be home based with more site visits likely as they head toward planned construction in 2030

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:

• Thorough knowledge of HSE legislation and behavioural safety programs with 3+ years’ experience working in a similar construction HSE role.
• A great understanding and working knowledge of CDM Regulations with demonstrable experience managing interfaces between contractors, working with duty holders, and ensuring compliance.
• 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
• 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 programs for HSE in construction.

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

• Provide CDM expertise and advice to the project, working to manage interfaces and ensure that statutory compliance is achieved.
• Support accident / incident investigations to establish root causes, providing expert advice, support and guidance on legal framework and communicate learning points.
• 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.
• Support the implementation and delivery of company SHES strategies Strategic Infrastructure projects.
• 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 SHE input into the tender and contract award process, including review of the QA, materials, and process safety engineering aspects.
• 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.
• Provide independent HSE Assurance advice and audit capability to Strategic Infrastructure Project Teams through design, pre-construction & construction, testing & commissioning phases.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £55,000 - £68,000- 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.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure was set up in 2023 with special dispensation from Ofgem to accelerate 17 key projects across the UK in order to deliver infrastructure upgrades within timescales never seen before in the UK. This infrastructure will make Britain prepared for a 100% clean, energy future.

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 Jan 22nd 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 January 12th

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.