Technical Group Safety & Governance Lead

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

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.