About the role

National Grid Ventures portfolio of electricity interconnectors allow zero-carbon electricity to flow efficiently between markets. They provide valuable flexibility for countries to import or export clean energy over long distances via sub-sea and land cables at the flick of a switch, strengthening security of supply and supporting affordability for consumers.

As a key member of the SHESQ team, within the UJV Interconnector portfolio, you'll provide the highest level of Safety, Health and Environmental management across our Interconnector Sites. You’ll lead on enhancing the Interconnectors operational SHE management arrangements, improvement initiatives and facilitating effective communication and the sharing of best practice with internal and external stakeholders across UJV Interconnectors.

With a curious mindset, you will be passionate about the Safety of our operational teams who work across our Interconnector operations, construction projects and other enabling projects.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to our head office (Warwick) and Interconnector sites as required – mainly being Viking Link (Lincolnshire) and North Sea Link (Northumberland).

Key accountabilities

• Create a positive safety culture across our Locations by communicating, embedding and ensuring SHESQ procedural compliance and consistency within the UJV Operations teams.
• Lead on guidance and interpretation of Electricity Safety Rules/Instructions to staff in the business. Carry out Authorisation interviews for the Electricity Safety Rules/Instructions roles.
• Lead on all Safety, Health, Environment & Sustainability issues, including statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, CoSHH, etc.), using a high level of SHES knowledge.
• Undertaking audits as required, including Safety From the System works and Safety Authorisations.
• Lead and monitor the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Environmental Incident Reporting and Investigation processes, ensuring investigations are carried out in a timely manner; to acceptable standard; with appropriate actions and sharing of learning.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has a strong technical and operational background:

• Is a subject matter expert in Safety, Health and Environmental management including System Safety (Electricity Safety Rules/Instructions) specialism, within the electrical transmission system (or similar).
• Currently or previous authorisation as a Senior Authorised Person.
• Has knowledge and understanding of the roles within the Electricity Safety Rules/Instructions.
• Is a subject matter expert in safety management within electrical transmission systems which could include HVDC Convertor Stations, Substations, Cables and Overhead Lines (400kV-275kV-132kV systems).
• Has effective people management and communication skills, in a delivery environment across a range of staff across our locations.
• Is comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and collaboratively and innovatively within cross functional teams.
• Holds a minimum HNC or equivalent in a STEM discipline, preferably electrical engineering.
• Minimum of NEBOSH National Certificate or equivalent in a relevant topic is essential (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety Management for Construction).

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid Interconnectors, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary between £58,000 – £74,000 – dependent on capability.
• Job requirement car.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• A comprehensive internal training programme along with support for relevant external courses.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to 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.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We’re helping to accelerate society’s drive towards net zero while maintaining security of supply today.

More information

This role closes on 5 November 2024 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.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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