Process Safety and Compliance Engineer

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - A Scottish Mainland Office such as Perth, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen or any of our Scottish Island Offices.

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

As a Process Safety and Compliance Engineer within our Embedded Generation Team you will provide support for asset decisions across our Embedded Generation assets, located in 8 power stations, across the Scottish Islands.  

This successful applicant of this role will manage all aspects of process safety management and ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations / licence conditions such as Pollution Control and Prevention (PPC), COMAH and ISO 14001. It is essential that all activities align with the corporate standards of the safety management system. 

You will

• Embed process safety and major accident hazard (MAH) considerations into asset lifecycle activities, providing input to asset design, modification, operation, decommissioning and Asset Lifecycle Plans. 
• Support the development and review of process safety bowties and risk assessments, helping identify credible hazards, prevention and mitigation controls, and demonstrate risks are managed ALARP. 
• Provide process safety input to engineering and operational decisions, including asset condition assessments, investment options and risk assessments for defective or degraded plant. 
• Review existing operational, safety, regulatory and Embedded Generation procedures to align with corporate standards and complete audits to ensure compliance.
• Support the team by being a consistent point of contact for stakeholder engagement with regulators, managing regulatory reporting and future projects to deliver site improvements

You have

• A degree in Engineering, Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent industry experience, ideally progressing towards Chartered Engineer status or professional accreditation. 
• Sound understanding of process safety principles, major accident hazard risk, and the ability to apply risk-based thinking to engineering and asset decisions. 
• Practical experience contributing to risk assessments, including Bowtie, Process Hazard Reviews, HAZID, or HAZOP methodologies. 
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with a diverse range of internal and external regulatory stakeholders across teams. 
• Ideally have experience in electricity generation, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors, with exposure to safety-critical asset management, barrier management, or condition monitoring. 

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid 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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