SHW Assurance Specialist (Management System Lead)
* Job Number: 557441
* Closing at: Feb 8 2026 - 23:55 GMT
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 – preferably Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We are looking for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Assurance Specialist (Management Systems Lead) to join our SSEN Transmission SHW team. In this critical role, you will ensure the robustness and compliance of our SHW Management System, aligning it with SSE Group standards, ISO standards, and legal requirements.
The role also involves developing, maintaining, and implementing a certifiable SHW Management System, supporting the business in mitigating SHW risks, and driving improvements through a structured assurance and audit programme.
You will
- Develop, maintain and implement a certifiable SHW Management System supporting the business in mitigating risks whilst driving improvements through a structured assurance and audit programme.
- Ensure the Management System is aligned with the ISO 45001 and 45003 standards and coordinate and contribute to the external ISO certification audits
- Provide critical risk-based SHW governance and assurance support, drive risk mitigation strategies, and spearhead the development and implementation of a certifiable SHW Management System.
- Maintain SHW documentation,, and collabore with stakeholders to develop proactive risk strategies.
- Act as a key liaison between the SHW team and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication of SHW standards and updates.
You have
- Extensive experience in the application of SHW Management Systems in electricity networks, major construction, or complex project environments.
- Degree SHW or Business Management qualification with extensive experience in SHW audit processes.
- Strong understanding of SHW legal frameworks, ISO 45001 and ISO 45003, industry regulations, policy development, risk assessment and best practices within a high-risk industry.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and support all level of stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering a high-performance SHW culture within the organisation.
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.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
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.
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