Health an Safety Compliance Lead - HV Substations

natgridProd

6d • £68,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to safety across critical national infrastructure. You’ll help shape the zonal approach, build strong foundations and deliver lasting improvements across electricity transmission substations. You’ll cover a varied region stretching from Shrewsbury to Norwich, connecting with 50 sites and colleagues across the zone. A Midlands base—ideally near Birmingham, Leicester or Northampton—will put you at the heart of the area. As regular travel is an important part of the role, you’ll need a full driving licence and will receive a company car. In this key regional role, you’ll provide expert SHES leadership, drive statutory compliance and champion a positive Safety, Health, Environmental and Security culture. Working closely with Site Occupiers, operational teams and key stakeholders, you’ll set consistent expectations and strengthen performance across the region.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading health, safety, environmental and security compliance in an operational setting.
• Experience leading and developing direct reports by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback and supporting effective performance.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends and translate them into clear, practical action.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across teams, sites and stakeholders.
• A full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel regularly across the central region.

Responsibilities

• Setting the direction for SHES strategy, culture and performance across the zone.
• Being the trusted voice on SHES while leading and developing a dispersed team of five.
• Championing statutory and internal compliance across electricity transmission substations.
• Keeping critical emergency, fire, environmental and asbestos actions on track.
• Preparing sites and teams for audits and driving alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Turning data and insight into smarter decisions, stronger controls and better performance.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Paid overtime
• Company Car
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days
• Contributory pension scheme – Employee up to 6% - Company up to 12% - max total 18%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED