CDM & SHE Specialist

National Gas -
Livingston

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Job details

Full-time
£55,500 - £65,500 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Company car
Private dental insurance
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Driving Licence
NEBOSH
Construction experience
Communication skills

Full job description

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus + company car*

Company car is subject to business mileage. Full details will be shared later in the process.

Scotland & North region (Hubs: Aberdeen & Livingston)

Working pattern: Hybrid (on-site minimum 3 days a week)

Travel: Regular (within region inc. central hubs in Aberdeen & Livingston)

Location requirement: Based within the Scotland & North region and within a reasonable travelling distance of operational sites

Some flexibility for home working may be available, where appropriate.

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

Help ensure critical energy infrastructure is delivered safely.

As a CDM & SHE Specialist, you'll provide expert CDM and health and safety support across construction projects, helping teams manage risk, meet regulatory requirements and maintain the highest safety standards.

Why this role matters

Working within National Gas' infrastructure delivery environment, you'll help ensure projects are planned and delivered safely across the gas transmission network.

Your expertise will influence key project decisions, support compliance and promote a strong safety culture in high-risk construction environments.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being visible on projects, influencing safe outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

Provide CDM and health and safety advice across construction projects
Review Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and method statements
Monitor compliance with safety legislation, standards and procedures
Carry out audits, inspections and assurance activities
Support incident reporting and investigations
Monitor safety performance and identify improvements
Promote a positive and proactive safety culture
Work closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders

About you

You'll be an experienced health and safety professional with a strong understanding of construction and infrastructure environments. You'll be confident influencing others, challenging where necessary and building effective working relationships.

If you enjoy improving safety performance and making a tangible impact on major infrastructure projects, this role could be for you.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

Experience in a health and safety advisory role within utilities, construction or infrastructure
Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK health and safety legislation
Experience of high-risk construction activities, including excavation, confined spaces and live assets
Ability to review risk assessments, method statements and contractor documentation
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above)
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience within the gas sector
Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related subject
NEBOSH General Certificate
IOSH Managing Safely
Additional training in auditing, incident investigation or behavioural safety

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
Company car (subject to business mileage)
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, inc. 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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