Offshore Development & Construction Health & Safety Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking an Offshore Development & Construction Health & Safety Manager in the UK. This role involves providing safety leadership while ensuring compliance with safety policies in the offshore sector. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in high hazard industries. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible working pattern to support your lifestyle.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Access to wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in Offshore Wind business or other high hazard industry.
• Proven ability to deliver effectively against deadlines.
• Strong understanding of SHE policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management in applying SHE policies.
• Drive excellence in H&S performance through collaboration.
• Manage audits and assessments of businesses and contractors.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Strong relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Registered membership of IOSH or equivalent

Job description

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Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

The Offshore Development & Construction Health & Safety Manager (UK) is a leadership position within the SSER Offshore Health & Safety Team. The role involves providing safety leadership to the Offshore Development & Construction business unit while leading a team of health and safety professionals.

You will

• Support the Offshore Development & Construction senior management teams in making sure we keep people, assets and the environment safe from harm by actively applying and promoting SHE policies and standards across the group.
• Drive continued excellence in H&S performance by working in collaboration with the different business teams around risk assessments, risk controls and investigations.
• Ensure due diligence and H&S assessments / audits of businesses, organisations and contractors are carried out when required.
• Manage and drive your team to maximise performance and ensure our customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Work closely with the Offshore Development & Construction business to deliver our behavioural safety requirements in line with our Safety Family Programme, ensuring that it is delivered in a clear and consistent way.

You have

• A professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant safety focused qualification.
• A registered membership of IOSH or equivalent accrediting body or be willing to work towards this.
• Experience gained in Offshore Wind business, Renewables or other high hazard industry with suitable transferable skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with a natural flair for forging strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of seniority.
• The ability to work in a demanding environment and deliver affectively against challenging deadlines.

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 plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero 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 [e-mail] 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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