SHW Assurance Specialist

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness. 

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. 

Working Pattern: Fixed term contract opportunity ending 30 September 2027 | Full Time | Flexible First options available 

The role 

The Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Assurance Specialist is a highly technical, competent, professional role in the SSEN Transmission SHW team that ensures the SSEN Transmission business establishes and maintains a robust, fit for purpose and assured SHW management system and associated assurance arrangements. This position is integral to guiding risk-based SHW practices to ensure SSEN Transmission is kept informed of the level of compliance with SHW duties imposed by statute and Group standards, and the effective auditing and assurance activities based on approved arrangements.  This is a Fixed-term secondment opportunity until 30 September 2027.  

Effective engagement with stakeholders is essential to develop, implement, maintain and assure SHW arrangements which deliver safe outcomes for our people and customers. 

With responsibilities for the whole SSEN Transmission business the role requires a degree of travel for stakeholder engagement and attendance at company and contract partner sites. 

You will 

- Play a lead role on SHW Audits and communicate on SHW compliance with SSE Group standards, SSEN Transmission policies and procedures and relevant regulations. 

- Provide collaborative SHW Assurance support and guidance to enable the SSEN Transmission Business to manage their SHW risks. 

- Support the development of the risk-based SHW Assurance program with relevant aims, objectives and protocols in conjunction with the SHW Assurance Manager. . 

- Facilitate the management and delivery of Transmission Project Safety Reviews (PSR) which are a critical component of the SSE Large Capital Projects governance process. 

- To implement SSE Group and SSEN Transmission requirements, SHW Assurance Specialists are assigned key SHW projects to champion SHW improvements within the SSEN Transmission business. 

You have 

- Degree level health or safety qualifications or equivalent knowledge gained through experience in an electricity Networks business or major construction business. 

- Lead Auditor qualification and/ or extensive experience preferably gained within an electricity Networks business incorporating best practice into SHW audit processes in large organisations. 

- Sound knowledge of the SHW aspects of design, planning, construction, maintenance and operational field practices in the electrical transmission / distribution industry. 

- Well organised, structured, systematic approach, with the ability to identify and analyse complex technical issues, understand risks and implement appropriate solutions. 

- Good ability to organise, prioritise workload under own initiative and critically assess own performance. 

About SSE 

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. 

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. 

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. 

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com / 01738 342963 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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