SHE Manager - Major Programmes

SHE Manager (Major Programmes)

Circa £72,000 + Company Car

UK wide

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

Ready to make a real impact on safety, health, and the environment across major projects? Join us as our SHE Manager and lead the way in shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

As our SHE Manager for Major Programmes, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects not only meet but exceed health, safety, and environmental standards. Your leadership will drive a positive safety culture, safeguard our people, and help us deliver on our business commitments.

This is your chance to influence how we operate at every level, making a tangible difference to our teams and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and inspiring a team (12) of Safety and Environmental Advisors, providing strategic direction and fostering best practice.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing SHE risks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across major projects.
• Investigating incidents thoroughly and ensuring effective follow-up actions.
• Delivering training and development programmes to build SHE capability across the workforce.
• Monitoring performance through robust metrics and reporting to senior management.
• Championing sustainability by integrating environmental principles into project planning and execution.
• Engaging stakeholders at all levels, acting as the primary point of contact for SHE matters.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in SHE practices across the organisation.

About you

You’re a confident communicator and a natural leader, able to inspire teams and build strong relationships. Your proactive approach and keen eye for detail mean you’re always looking for ways to improve and innovate.

Key requirements & experience

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
• Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management within construction, engineering, or related industries
• Strong background in capability development, change control, data analysis, design management, governance, assurance, legal compliance, project and portfolio management, risk management, and testing/verification

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

• Annual bonus of 15% based on personal and company performance 
• Company car
• 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice 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 - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 
• Flexible working hours 

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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