Occupational Safety Advisor

ENGINEERINGUK; Nova Scotia; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as an Occupational Safety Advisor, where your expertise will help shape a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves providing proactive safety advice, conducting site visits, and fostering a positive safety culture across large construction projects. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you'll be part of a team dedicated to transforming the energy landscape. Enjoy a range of flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and family needs, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in safety on large construction projects.
• Knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with safety advice and support.
• Monitor CDM compliance and engage with contract partners.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety inspections.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Safety management system implementation

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Employer SSE Location Inverness, Highlands Salary £50100 - £75100 per annum + Car allowance & Performance related bonus Closing date 4 Jun 2025

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 that we get everyone home safely at the end of the working 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 a range of 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.

- Actively 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 the use of 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 centred approach.

- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, in particular 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 organisation) is also preferred.

- The ability to influence change at all levels of the organisation 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 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 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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