National Grid
Project SHEQ Manager
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## **Project SHEQ Manager – NationalGrid Electricity Transmission (NGET)**
### **About the Role**
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our generation, and the transition to **clean energy** is essential to achieving **net zero carbon emissions by 2050**. As **NationalGrid Electricity Transmission (NGET)** sits at the heart of the UK’s energy system, we play a critical role in enabling a **decarbonised future**.
As **Project SHEQ Manager**, you will provide visible leadership and accountability for the consistent application of legal and organisational **Safety, Health, Environment, Security and Quality (SHESQ)** requirements across our major construction projects.
You will:
- Line manage a team of **Project Supervisors (PS)** and **Senior Project Supervisors (SPS)**, fulfilling the Employer’s **"Supervisor" role** under **NEC contracts** across multiple projects and construction sites.
- Ensure all works are delivered **safely**, **compliantly**, and in line with contractual and planning requirements.
- Act as a **matrix manager**, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver **SHESQ performance and compliance** in alignment with **NationalGrid** policies and procedures.
- Lead formal **NGET interface** with contractors for day-to-day construction activities, monitoring progress and collaboratively resolving **programme risks and issues**, while supporting incident investigations to capture learning and drive continuous improvement.
- Effectively manage **PS resources** across regional project teams to build organisational capability, ensuring **high-quality work** delivered **safely**, **on time**, and **"right first time"**.
Roles are available in:
- **North Wales**
- **Northeast England (Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Lincoln)**
- **London**
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As the roles are primarily site-based, you will be required to live and travel within the assigned region.
About You
You will bring expertise in leading cross-functional teams, a strong background in construction safety, quality, and project delivery, and a proven ability to operate effectively within a complex, regulated environment. Key requirements include:
Essential:
- A thorough understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, policies, and construction best practices, including a sound working knowledge of:
- CDM Regulations
- Client and Principal Contractor duties
- Proven experience working on large, multi-disciplinary construction projects in a commercial, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong project management capabilities, including:
- Risk management to deliver projects against scope, programme, cost, quality, safety, and security of supply requirements.
- Knowledge of contract management principles applicable to major infrastructure projects.
- Detailed knowledge of:
- Quality management systems
- Site inspection standards
- Use of inspection and test plans to ensure compliant delivery.
- Understanding of NationalGrid’s SHEQ, materials, and construction processes - desirable.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- NEBOSH GC (National Exam Board in Occupational Safety and Health General Certificate) or minimum IOSH certifications.
- Experience in quality/environmental management and auditing, e.g., ISO 9001.
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What’s in it for You?
- Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 (competitive range).
- Job benefit car provided.
- Annual performance-based bonus, up to 30%.
- 28 days annual leave (plus eight statutory days).
- Option to buy/sell holiday days for bespoke flexibility.
- Generous contributory pension scheme: Employer doubles your contribution up to a 12% maximum company contribution.
- Flexible benefits package, including:
- Share incentive plan
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Technology savings schemes
- Family support, including:
- Back-up care service (six paid days annually + option to purchase additional days).
More Information
- This advert closes at midnight on 6th July 2026. Applications encouraged early (might close earlier).
- Interviews scheduled for late July.
We prioritise diversity, inclusion, and equality. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, assessed purely on objective criteria. We support flexible working and will provide necessary adjustments throughout recruitment.
UK Working Rights: NationalGrid typically cannot offer sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system for future work. Candidates must hold legal right to work without sponsorship or specify if an exception applies. All applications welcome from eligible candidates, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
Note: Exceptional cases for sponsorship may be considered for roles with specialist skills where local labour is unsourced, determined on merit.
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