Safety & Environmental Officer (Ambergate)

Safety & Environmental Officer

£53,000 to £62,500 plus up to 6% bonus, overtime & company car

Ambergate

This role involves travelling to and working from our Ambergate site approx. 3 days a week and will involve some travel to other sites across the UK as required. 

About us

National Gas is securing 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 Safety & Environmental Officer, you'll ensure the safe execution of gas utility construction activities while maintaining strict compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals. This role is pivotal in protecting workers, communities, and ecosystems by integrating robust safety and environmental management systems across all phases of construction. Through proactive oversight and collaboration, you'll help deliver projects that are not only safe and legally compliant but also environmentally responsible.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor daily site activities, conduct inspections, and audit, assessing risks for high-hazard operations such as excavation, confined space entry, and hot works.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to environmental permits and legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Clean Air Act).
• Monitor emissions, noise, vibration, and water quality, and oversee pollution prevention measures.
• Conduct joint safety and environmental risk assessments.
• Support emergency response planning for incidents involving hazardous materials or environmental harm.
• Promote responsible waste practices, monitor material usage, and ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations and the waste hierarchy.
• Support ecological surveys, monitor construction near sensitive habitats, and promote biodiversity enhancement initiatives.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Foster a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility across all site personnel.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to HSE performance reporting, and support the implementation of best practices and improvement initiatives.

About you

You’ll be a conscientious and proactive HSE professional with a strong foundation in both safety and environmental management. You'll be passionate about protecting people and the planet and thrive in dynamic construction environments. You'll also be confident in engaging with site teams, contractors, and regulators, bringing a collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key requirements & experience

• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations (CDM, PUWER, LOLER) and environmental legislation
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Skilled in risk assessments, emergency planning, and ISO 45001/14001 systems
• Familiarity with pollution control, waste management, and biodiversity protection - desirable
• Previous experience in a safety/environmental role within gas utilities or infrastructure construction - desirable
• Effective communicator with experience delivering training and engaging stakeholders - desirable
• NEBOSH General and Environmental Certificates - desirable
• ISO 14001 auditor trained - desirable
• NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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.

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