Technical HSE Engineer
* Job Number: 557808
* Closing at: Apr 8 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or an alternative SSER location.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
You’ll play a key role in ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental risks are effectively managed during the design and pre-construction phases of our major offshore wind projects. Working closely with engineering and project teams, you’ll help embed a “safe by design” approach and support compliance with UK regulations.
You will
* Lead and support hazard identification and risk assessment workshops, ensuring risks are identified early and reduced through design.
* Provide technical HSE input into design deliverables, contracts and employer requirements for contractors and suppliers.
* Support the coordination of design risk management in line with UK regulations, including assisting the Principal Designer during pre-construction.
* Develop and implement project HSE management plans for the design phase, ensuring alignment with legal and organisational standards.
* Work with engineering, quality and project teams to assess and improve the HSE competence of designers and contractors.
You have
* Significant experience in health, safety and environmental management within engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally in offshore wind or renewables.
* Proven ability to support or lead design risk management activities, including hazard identification and risk workshops.
* Good understanding of UK health and safety legislation, particularly design-phase requirements (e.g. CDM).
* Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and influencing design decisions.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective working relationships.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
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.