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Base Location: Inverness, Caithness, Highlands, Elgin
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible working 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 serious environmental incidents and that people are healthy and happy at work. Our Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) function helps our teams across SSE to deliver this and ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.
The Occupational Safety Advisor is a highly technical, professional role that provides proactive and pragmatic safety advice and guidance to our stakeholders throughout SSEN Transmission.
You will
* Assist Project teams with 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 incident-free projects.
* Develop and review Client, Principal Designer, and Contractor safety documentation in a timely manner and to a high standard.
* Participate in risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, performance investigations, and safety campaigns.
* Foster a positive safety culture by driving safety standards across all areas and championing SSE's Safety Licence: if it's not safe, we don't do it!
You have
* Demonstrable experience in safety on large construction projects, with a pragmatic, flexible, people-centered approach.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
* Stakeholder management skills at all levels to drive cross-business collaboration and build a high-performing, customer-focused safety culture.
* A qualification in Occupational Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma) or relevant equivalent. Membership of IOSH (or equivalent organization) is preferred.
* The ability to influence change at all levels of the organization and possess a well-structured, systematic approach to identify and evaluate complex technical risks 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 transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
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. We're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations.
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. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements include maternity, adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make reasonable adjustments to support your application and experience. Contact Andy at andrew.torrance@sse.com or 01738 275370 to discuss support options.
We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We create equal opportunities and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application via the Apply Now box. We only accept online applications. We’ll contact you after the closing date regarding your application. If offered a role, you will need to complete criminality and credit checks before starting.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering
Industries
* Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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