Senior Project SHESQ Manager

Job title:

Senior Project SHESQ Manager

Company

National Grid

Job description

About The RoleBrand New Role – Glasgow Area / Hybrid Working – PermanentThe UK has set out its ambition to be and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio consists of a number of Joint Venture mega projects circa £5 billion per project which will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK’s net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.The project is implementing a progressive approach to delivering Zero Harm to people, communities, the environment and through a fair contribution to society through collaborative, engaging and innovative approaches with internal and external stakeholders.We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project SHE Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in establishing a proactive culture with supporting behaviours and systems to ensure safe, reliable and compliant organisational and project activities across out portfolio of projects.These projects are fast paced and dynamic. As such you need to be a resourceful self-starter, capable of leading and delivering at pace.The Senior SHE Manager will hold a position within the Eastern Green Link (EGL) Portfolio Leadership Team. This role entails collaborating with the EGL Board, Contract Partners, Senior Leadership Teams, and other senior stakeholders to ensure the integration of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices across the portfolio. This involves leveraging support from various project functional areas such as Engineering, Project Delivery, Consents, Procurement, and the Project Management Office.The primary responsibilities of the Senior SHE Manager include setting and continuously monitoring compliance and performance standards. This involves verifying the resources necessary to meet the ambitious activities of the projects within the portfolio. Additionally, the Senior SHE Manager will ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements associated with the projects.By working closely with the EGL Portfolio Leadership Team and partnering with key stakeholders, the Senior SHE Manager will play a vital role in maintaining a proactive approach to HSE delivery. This will contribute to the overall success of the projects and help establish a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.This role is based at our Glasgow office, and we continue to offer from office and home.
We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.About YouWhat 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:

• Demonstrable leadership within SHE, setting of behavioural standards and cementing intolerance to risk in the workplace.
• Skills in collaboration, coaching, listening to others, developing relationships, and resilience to do the right thing and develop a ‘Safe to Say’ approach
• Strong influencing skills both at senior and line organisational level.
• A clear record of working with contractors to influence performance and outcomes of a safe working site.
• Technical knowledge of holistic, health, safety, well-being, environment, human factors, investigations and emergency response management and risk control – UK onshore /marine.
• Knowledge and skills applying positive SHE cultures.
• Leadership skills in event investigation, root cause analysis and human error and violation models.
• Knowledge of risk management, philosophies and techniques
• SHE Leadership experience in the energy and / or civil/electrical engineering construction sectors.
• Experience in the strategic development, setting up and on-going management of SHE and performance management systems.

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, we’re 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 Do

• You will develop and continuously improve an integrated SHE management strategy, systems, tools and culture to drive the delivery of Zero Harm, thinking strategically and developing tactical plans that deliver strategic goals.
• Providing clear direction and prioritisation on HSE risks and their management through application of the principals of inherent safe design and as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) in addition to identifing best practices, analysis and learning to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• You’ll be accountable for the development and implementation of specific short, medium, and long term SHE improvement and verification plans, based on risk. Applicable to internal self-verification, assurance, and audit, as well as contractor oversight.
• Driving positive relationships, you’ll ensure implementation of the EGL Project Partnership Commitments.
• Shaping and driving delivery of the human performance and leadership across EGL, you’ll contribute to the human factors in design, operation, and maintenance as requirements for major projects.
• Providing clear direction and prioritisation on SHE risks and objectives, you’ll deploy resource from within the team to support the Project Teams.

What You’ll GetA competitive starting salary between £70,000 – £90,000 dependent on capability and vehicle (hybrid or fully electric car)As well as your base salary, a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.About UsNational Grid Strategic Infrastructure has a key role to play in tackling climate change by accelerating our capacity to deliver clean electricity across the UK. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity grid in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025. And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.More InformationThis role closes on June 10th 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. Interviews will be held around June 24/25thWe 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. , and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.#LI-PB1 #LI-HYBRID

Expected salary

£70000 – 90000 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Thu, 30 May 2024 06:10:07 GMT

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