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Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term - 12 Months | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role
Due to a period of growth, SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Safety & Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Advisor to join the Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Team on a 12 months fixed term position. Working primarily with projects in the design and planning phase you support safety in design and preliminary/advanced construction works, such as Site Survey, Ground Investigation, Public Road Improvement, Site Clearance, etc.
You will
* Provide proactive and pragmatic SHW & CDM advice and guidance to internal customers and projects, primarily in the design/planning/pre-construction phase.
* Work in close partnership with various stakeholders to support and influence SHW & CDM expectations through design and planning from the start.
* Encourage the development and maintenance of Designer Risk Assessment with Design Risk Management processes being implemented and recorded.
* Assist those appointed to carry out the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Designer to comply with CDM and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) procedures. This will also include developing the Pre-Construction Information and confirming it is provided to the Principal Contractor or Contractor as appropriate.
* Work with the project teams during the Pre-Construction/Advanced Works phase to ensure appropriate strategies are in place to effectively manage the co-ordination of ongoing design work during construction.
* Complete a variety of assurance activities on and off site, ensure appropriate incident reporting and management and embody our vision to create a healthy, happy and safe workplace for our people by continuously striving to improve and focussing on positive outcomes.
You have
* Experience of project H&S aspects in the electrical transmission industry and CDM regulations preferably in the design and planning phase and with a qualification in H&S or related discipline.
* Experience working with safety management system policies and strategies within an asset-intensive engineering environment.
* Detailed knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques including demonstrable experience of the application of ALARP.
* Ability to determine the degree of statutory compliance and anticipate the potential impact of new legislation. Familiarity with the UK Regulatory and Business Environment.
* Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills to drive cross-business collaboration.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Transmission own and operate 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.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 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.
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 will 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.
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