Construction Health & Safety Advisor

About the role

As a Construction Health & Safety Advisor for Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), you'll help shape one of the most significant strategic energy infrastructure developments the UK has seen in recent years.

EGL2 is a 505km electricity superhighway which will enable the transfer of power from Scotland to England (and vice versa as required) via a subsea cable. The two-gigawatt, high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable is connecting Peterhead in Aberdeenshire and Drax in North Yorkshire - making it the longest electricity transmission project to be constructed in the UK! 

And this is your opportunity to provide Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) expertise to Strategic Infrastructure projects including Overhead Line, Substation and Cable works. You'll actively engage, coach, and positively influence managers, staff and our contractor partners to deliver legislative compliance and promote continuous improvement - helping to create, achieve and sustain world class HSE performance. 

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office/site and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to sites in North Yorkshire 2-3 days per week and will require a current full UK driving licence.

Key accountabilities

• To support the implementation and delivery of company HSE strategies within Strategic Infrastructure projects and including joint venture partners (JV).
• Support the onsite Leadership HSE tours and inspections including those coordinated with our JV partners and contractor partners.
• Provide CDM expertise and advice to the project team including JV partners, working to manage interfaces and ensure that statutory compliance is achieved.
• Encourage the adoption of best practice initiatives and look for opportunities to make HSE improvements working alongside our contractor partners HSE teams.
• Support accident / incident investigations to establish root causes, providing expert advice, support and guidance on legal framework and communicate learning points.
• Provide independent HSE Assurance advice and audit capability to Strategic Infrastructure project teams through design, pre-construction & construction, testing & commissioning phases.

About you

• Thorough knowledge of HSE legislation and behavioural safety programs with proven experience working in a similar construction HSE role.
• Seen as a trusted subject matter expert with a great understanding and working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 with demonstrable experience managing interfaces between contractors, working with duty holders, and ensuring compliance.
• Experienced in the development and implementation of robust assurance programs including communicating these at a site level.
• Experienced in auditing and root cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven skills in coaching and motivating people.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all organisational levels.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (OHS) or Construction Certificate/Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
• HNC / HND or equivalent in an engineering/construction related discipline.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £54,000 – £65,000 – dependent on capability. 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a job requirement company car, 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 is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales. 

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 17 June 2025 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 to be held week commencing 30 June. 

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.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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