Occupational Safety Advisor

Base Location: Peterhead / North East Scotland

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission and National Grid are collaborating on the Eastern Green Link to connect low carbon electricity from northern Scotland to southern demand centres, supporting the UK's net zero targets.

The Occupational Safety Advisor is a highly technical and professional role providing proactive safety advice and guidance to support the Peterhead project teams.

You will

- Assist worksite and project teams with a range of safety advice and support to ensure the successful implementation of the Safety Management System.

- Monitor Construction, Design and Management (CDM) compliance and engage with Contract Partners to help deliver incident free projects.

- Develop and review Client, Principal Designer and Contractor safety related documentation in a timely manner and to a high standard.

- Actively participate in risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, performance analysis and safety campaigns.

- Foster a positive safety culture by driving safety standards across all areas and championing the use of SSE's Safety Licence: if it's not safe, we don't do it!

You have

- Demonstrable qualifications and experience in safety on large construction projects, with a pragmatic, flexible, people centred approach.

- Knowledge and application of Health & Safety legislation, in particular Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.

- Excellent stakeholder management skills to drive cross business collaboration to build a high performing, commercially and customer focused safety culture.

- A graduate qualification in Occupational Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or relevant equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience. Membership of IOSH (or equivalent organisation) is also preferred.

- The ability to influence change at all levels, with a structured approach to analysing complex technical issues and risks while providing effective solutions.

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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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