Quality & Safety Inspector - (Arboriculture)

Base Location: Inverness, Dingwall or Wick

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We are seeking a Quality and Safety Inspector to join our Highland team who will take overall responsibility for inspecting work caried out by tree cutting contractors & in-house teams to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

You will

• Carry out site inspections on completed works and conduct on-site safety audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor contractor and in-house team performance, providing coaching and acting as the key interface between SSEN and utility arboriculture contractors.
• Manage data reporting, ensuring accurate capture and communication of inspection, safety, and performance information.
• Support planned customer interruptions and maintain effective customer liaison, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Undertake surveying, consenting, and the preparation of associated job packs, while supporting project management activities.

You have

• Utility arboriculture qualifications, alongside a detailed understanding of tree species and growth rates.
• A proven understanding of Microsoft Office 365 applications (including SharePoint and Excel) and strong organisational skills.
• A customer-focused approach and excellent communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement.
• A strong safety focus and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all aspects of the role.
• The ability to assess, plan, and challenge a workforce, identify inefficiencies, and proactively manage your time while suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Contract management experience, this is beneficial not essential.

A full driving licence is essential.

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. 

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon 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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 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.

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