Construction SHE Advisor

About the role

Help deliver one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects while shaping a world-class safety culture.

We're looking for an experienced Construction HSE Advisor to support the delivery of Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL 3), a nationally important electricity transmission project that will help strengthen the UK's energy network and support the transition to a cleaner energy future.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a major infrastructure programme, influencing how safety, health and environmental performance is delivered across complex construction activities. You'll work closely with operational teams, contractors and Joint Venture partners, providing expert guidance and helping create an environment where everyone goes home safe every day.

This role offers hybrid working, with approximately two days per week based at our Walpole, Norfolk site, alongside regular travel across the Lincolnshire region.

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of Strategic Infrastructure's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) strategy across projects and Joint Venture (JV) partners.
• Lead and support onsite HSE tours, inspections and assurance activities with JV and contractor partners.
• Provide expert CDM advice to project teams and JV partners, ensuring effective interface management and statutory compliance.
• Promote HSE best practice and drive continuous improvement initiatives alongside contractor HSE teams.
• Contribute HSE expertise throughout the tender and contract award process.
• Support the investigation of accidents and incidents, identifying root causes, advising on legal requirements and sharing lessons learned.
• Coach, influence and engage employees, managers, contractors and JV partners to strengthen HSE performance, risk management and a positive safety culture.

What you'll bring

• Experience in a construction health, safety and environment role, with strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and behavioural safety programmes.
• A proven track record of acting as a trusted HSE advisor, with excellent working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Experience managing contractor interfaces, collaborating with duty holders and ensuring compliance across complex construction environments.
• Demonstrable success developing and implementing site-based assurance programmes and driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
• Strong auditing, incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach, influence and motivate teams at all levels.
• Experience identifying risks, recommending preventative actions and leading the implementation of new safety initiatives.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent Health and Safety Management for Construction qualification.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations as required.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £56,000 - £63,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a job requirement company car, a bonus based on personal 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 15 October 2026 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 26 October 2026.

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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, 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.