CDM Advisor

CDM Advisor

Salary: £46,891 - £59,303 + Benefits

Locations: Aberdeen or St Fergus

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. 
 
Join us, and help be the energy behind the change. 

About the role

As a Health & Safety (CDM) Advisor, you’ll be a trusted specialist supporting construction and operational teams to plan, execute, and complete work safely and compliantly. From reviewing RAMS and conducting audits to leading incident investigations and engaging contractors, you’ll play a pivotal part in embedding a strong, proactive safety culture. 

You’ll work across multiple project sites, applying your expertise to ensure alignment with legislation, internal standards, and industry best practice — all while helping us continuously improve the way we work. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, guidance, and CDM 2015 obligations. 
• Leading site inspections, audits, and safety checks to identify hazards and drive corrective actions. 
• Reviewing and advising on RAMS for high‑risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, and work near live gas assets. 
• Supporting or leading investigations into incidents, near misses, and non‑conformances, identifying root causes and lessons learned. 
• Delivering toolbox talks, site inductions, and targeted safety training to operational teams and contractors. 
• Acting as a champion for a positive safety culture, encouraging reporting, engagement, and continuous improvement. 
• Advising on health and safety requirements during project planning and mobilisation phases. 
• Monitoring contractor safety performance and escalating issues when necessary. 
• Maintaining accurate safety documentation: audits, inspection reports, training records, and incident reports. 
• Supporting strategic safety initiatives, including behavioural safety campaigns and digital tool improvements. 
• Undertaking ISO45001 inspections to support certification and compliance. 
• Managing your own workload with autonomy, balancing proactive and reactive safety responsibilities. 

About you

You are a confident, knowledgeable safety professional with the ability to influence, challenge, and guide others in high‑risk environments. You thrive in fast‑paced operational settings and are passionate about preventing harm, improving behaviours, and ensuring safe working practices. 

You bring technical expertise, calm under pressure, and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. 

Key Requirements & Experience

Skills & Technical Knowledge: 

• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation including
• CDM 2015 
• Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 
• PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR 
• Competent in reviewing RAMS, safe systems of work, and risk assessments 
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis 
• Confident using digital safety reporting tools and management systems 

Industry Experience 

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within gas utilities, construction, or similar high‑risk industries 
• Familiarity with high‑risk tasks including excavation, trenching, confined space entry, and working near live gas assets 
• Experience supporting both capital projects and reactive operational work 

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (or equivalent) 
• IOSH membership (TechIOSH or above preferred) 
• Additional training in behavioural safety, auditing, or incident investigation (advantageous) 

What we offer

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance 
• Death in service 10x your basic salary 
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave 
• Professional development and career progression 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role 

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need. 

 
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