Project SHEQ Manager
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 National Grid 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. This includes ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with contractual and planning requirements.
Acting as a matrix manager, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver SHESQ performance and compliance in accordance with National Grid policies and procedures, while embedding strategic SHESQ initiatives across Infrastructure Delivery business unit.
You will lead the formal NGET interface with contractors for day-to-day construction activities, monitoring progress and working collaboratively to resolve programme risks and issues. You will also support incident investigations, ensuring learning is captured and applied consistently to drive continuous improvement.
By effectively managing PS resources across regional project teams, you will build organisational capability and capacity, supporting the delivery of high‑quality work that is completed safely, on time and right first time.
We have several roles available across the North, Southeast, London and South Wales. As the role is primarily site-based, you will be expected to live and travel within your allocated region.
About you
You will bring a strong background in construction safety, quality and project delivery, with a proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, regulated environment. You will also demonstrate:
- A thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, policies and best practice within construction, including a sound working knowledge of CDM Regulations and Client and Principal Contractor duties.
- Proven experience working on large, multi‑disciplinary construction projects in a commercial, deadline‑driven environment.
- Strong project management capability, including the effective management of risk to deliver projects to agreed scope, programme, cost, quality, safety and security of supply requirements.
- A working knowledge of contract management principles and their application within major infrastructure projects.
- Detailed knowledge of quality management systems, site inspection requirements, and the use of inspection and test plans to ensure compliant delivery.
- Ideally, experience and understanding of National Grid procedures and specifications relating to SHE, materials and construction processes’
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels’
- Full UK Driving licence
Desirable
- NEBOSH GC but IOSH as a minimum
- Quality/environmental management and auditing eg. ISO9001
What's in it for you?
- A competitive salary of £65,000 - £77,000.
- Job requirement car.
- Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 30%
- 28 days annual leave plus eight statutory days.
- Option to buy/sell holiday days.
- Generous contributory pension scheme – we’ll double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
- Flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes.
- Family benefits like back-up care service (six paid days yearly + option to purchase more).
More Information
This advert closes at midnight on 24th April 2026 however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.