CDM Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety
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Working pattern: 5-days on site.
Travel:
Travel between St Fergus Gas Terminal and other sites within region may be required at times.
Location requirement:
Based within the Scotland & North region and within a reasonable travelling distance of St Fergus Gas Terminal.
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 theyneed. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
AboutThe 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 MattersWorking 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 inhigh-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.
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, thisrole could be for you.
Key requirements & experience
- 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
- Experience with in the gas sector
- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related subject
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Additional training in auditing, incident investigation or behavioural safety
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for thisrole.
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What We Offer- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
- Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
- Flexible benefit scheme, inc.…
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