Group Electrical Safety Manager

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Group Electrical Safety Manager

Team

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

Business Unit

General Counsel and Company Secretariat

Requisition No.

10524

City

Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Date posted

5 August 2026

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Group Electrical Safety Manager

Job Purpose

As Group Electrical Safety Manager, you will assist in shaping the future of Electrical Safety across National Grid, one of the world's largest energy companies. Acting as the Group team's senior Electrical Safety specialist, you will influence strategy, governance and performance across our UK and US operations, helping ensure the safety of our people, assets and the communities we serve

Working closely with leaders and Business Units, you will influence decision-making, strengthen organisational capability and help shape the future direction of Electrical Safety across the Group.

This is a strategic role with no direct operational responsibility for Electrical Safety delivery, enabling a focus on long-term risk reduction, organisational learning and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

This high-impact role blends technical leadership, strategic oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the safety and integrity of our people, assets and operations.

Group Safety Management System

• Provide expert leadership on group electrical safety standards, policies and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Business Units to ensure alignment between local safety plans and Group strategy.
• Promote a culture of ownership and accountability for Electrical Safety across the organisation.

Assurance & Governance

• Develop and lead the Group Electrical Safety assurance strategy and support independent assurance activities.
• Provide expert input when requested to major projects, executive governance forums and organisational performance reviews.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls and recommend improvements to reduce risk.

Incident Investigation & Data Insight

• Provide expert oversight of significant Electrical Safety investigations and organisational learning.
• Drive the development of meaningful performance metrics, reporting and trend analysis to inform decision-making.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver National Grid's long-term Group Electrical Safety strategy.
• Influence senior leaders to improve Electrical Safety performance and reduce risk.
• Identify emerging risks, technologies and industry developments.
• Represent National Grid externally with industry bodies and professional networks.

Systems Integration & Collaboration

• Maintain Group Electrical Safety policies and standards in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support enterprise risk, resilience and crisis management activities.
• Provide specialist advice to Group functions, including Procurement, to strengthen contractor and supplier safety performance.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Significant experience working within high-voltage or high-hazard electrical environments.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution or equivalent professional standing.
• Willingness to undertake UK and occasional US travel.
• Previous SAP authorisation or equivalent technical authority experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), MIET or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, NESC or other international electrical safety frameworks.
• Audit or assurance qualifications and experience

About us

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More Information

A competitive salary of £66,000 to £76,000, dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company 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.

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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.

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Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

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Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

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Pay

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. For every £1 you contribute, we'll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.