Health & Safety Advisor (Scotland & North region)

National Grid plc; Carnforth, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the energy sector is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor covering Scotland and the North region of the UK. You'll ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, conduct site inspections, lead incident investigations, and provide safety training. Ideal candidates will have strong UK health and safety knowledge, experience with RAMS, and the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety. Flexibility with working from home is offered, along with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting and reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Familiarity with high-risk activities including excavation and confined space entry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards.
• Review RAMS for high-risk activities.
• Lead incident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation

Experience conducting and reviewing RAMS

Familiarity with high-risk activities

Competent in incident investigation

Proficiency with safety management systems

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor (Scotland & North region)

Date: 6 Jan 2026

Location

Carnforth, GB, LA6 1HD
Glasgow, GB, G51 2BQ
Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2305

£46,500 to £55,000 plus up to 6% bonus, overtime & company car

Scotland & the North region of the UK

As this role covers Scotland and the North region of the UK, we’re looking for someone who is based within this area. You’ll need to travel to various operational sites across this area, a minimum of 3 days a week. The other days you’ll have the flexibility to work from home.

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

As Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe planning, execution, and completion of construction activities within National Gas. You’ll operate across multiple project sites and support operational teams by providing expert guidance on legislation, risk management, and safe systems of work. With a strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement, you’ll help embed a proactive safety culture across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015, Gas Safety (Management) Regulations, PUWER, LOLER, and RIDDOR.
• Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and enforce corrective actions.
• Reviewing and advising on RAMS for high‑risk activities such as excavation, confined space entry, and working near live gas assets.
• Leading or supporting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and sharing lessons learned.
• Delivering safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks to ensure site teams understand their responsibilities.
• Promoting a positive safety culture through active engagement with contractors and field teams.
• Advising on health and safety requirements during project planning and mobilisation.
• Monitoring contractor performance and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate safety documentation, including inspection reports, training logs, and audit findings.
• Supporting strategic safety initiatives, including behavioural safety campaigns and ISO 45001 inspections.
• Managing your own workload with autonomy, adapting to business demands and delivering against key performance indicators.

About you

You’ll be proactive and use your safety knowledge to improve standards and drive cultural change. You’ll thrive in high‑risk environments and be confident engaging with teams at all levels. As a self‑starter, you’ll have the abilities to manage multiple priorities across different sites and bring a collaborative approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Key requirements & experience

• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting and reviewing RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Familiarity with high‑risk activities including excavation, confined space entry, and working near live gas assets.
• Competent in incident investigation and root cause analysis – desirable.
• Proficiency with safety management systems and digital reporting tools – desirable.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety