Occupational Safety Advisor

Transmission Complaints Co; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Scotland is seeking a Safety Advisor to oversee safety management on construction projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in safety, understanding of Health & Safety legislation, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role requires a flexible schedule, supporting site-based work 3-5 days a week, and a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is preferred. The company offers comprehensive benefits including car allowance and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in safety on large construction projects.
• Understanding of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and engage with Contract Partners.
• Review safety documentation and participate in risk assessments.
• Foster a positive safety culture and drive safety standards.

Skills

Safety management

Health & Safety legislation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: Inverness or Ullapool

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

At SSE, safety is our number one value. We live by our licence, if it’s not safe, we don’t do it. We focus on ensuring that we have no injuries or major environmental incidents, and that people are healthy and happy at work.

You will

• Assist Projects and Project teams with a range of safety advice and support to ensure the successful implementation of the Safety Management System.
• Perform visits to worksites to monitor CDM compliance and engage with Contract Partners to help deliver an incident free Project.
• Develop and review Client, Principal Designer and Contractor safety related documentation in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Actively participating in risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, performance evaluation and safety campaigns.
• Foster a positive safety culture by driving safety standards across all areas and championing the use of SSE’s Safety Licence: if it’s not safe, we don’t do it!

The role is required to support worksites along the cable route from Beauly to Dundonnel. The successful candidate will be expected to be site based 3-5 days a week.

You have

• Demonstrable qualifications and experience in safety on large construction projects, with a pragmatic, flexible, people centred approach.
• Sound knowledge and application of Health & Safety legislation, in particular Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
• Professional internal and external stakeholder management skills to drive cross business collaboration to build a high performing, commercially and customer focused safety culture.
• A graduate qualification in Occupational Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or relevant equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience. Membership of IOSH (or equivalent organisation) is also preferred.
• An excellent communicator with a natural ability for building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have the ability to use a wide range of techniques to influence change at all levels of the organisation and will possess a well-structured, systematic approach with the ability to identify and analyse complex technical issues and understand risks in order to provide appropriate solutions.

Due to the nature of travel associated with this role, a valid UK Driving Licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.