Operational Safety Authorisation Specialist

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking experienced Authorisation Officers to uphold operational safety across the transmission network. You will assess competence, conduct interviews and manage authorisations within the TOSR framework.

Base location is in Scotland with 50% on-site in Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth, and a salary of £50,964 - £60,899 plus benefits. This full-time, permanent role offers flexible first options and a strong focus on safety and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Transmission Operational Safety Rules (TOSR) and procedures.
• Experience in operational authorisation frameworks and risk assessment.
• Ability to make independent, safety-critical decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess competence and grant authorisations using evidence and judgement.
• Conduct Authorisation Officer interviews and review portfolios.
• Approve, amend, suspend or remove authorisations as needed.
• Collaborate with managers, training teams and partners to ensure TOSR compliance.
• Identify trends and improve the authorisation framework for safety standards.

Skills

Authorisation decisions

Interviewing skills

Portfolio review

Stakeholder influence

Operational safety

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking experienced Authorisation Officers to uphold operational safety across the transmission network. You will assess competence, conduct interviews and manage authorisations within the TOSR framework.

Base location is in Scotland with 50% on-site in Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth, and a salary of £50,964 - £60,899 plus benefits. This full-time, permanent role offers flexible first options and a strong focus on safety and governance.