Operational Safety Engineer

ScottishPower; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Senior Authorised Person, ensuring compliance with safety rules and contributing to operational safety improvements. You will conduct audits, provide expert counsel, and support safety training in a dynamic environment focused on renewable energy growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme matching up to 10%

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Health and wellness benefits

Electric vehicle schemes

Qualifications

• Broad Senior Authorised Person experience in a UK DNO or TNO.
• Proven ability to draft technical reports and implement safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Auditing staff and contractors for compliance with Safety Rules.
• Providing high-quality technical audit reports and recommendations.
• Conducting site audits and delivering training materials.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

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Providing assurance that the ScottishPower Safety Rules (Electrical & Mechanical) are being consistently and effectively applied across all business units and contractors, you will be responsible for rigorous operational auditing of staff and contractors in the Regulated business, addressing negative trends and implementing (where appropriate) corrective action.

Offering expert counsel to the Regulated Business Executive team and line management on operational safety matters, you will contribute to the production, refinement and updating of electrical safety rules, procedures, and training programmes whilst supporting production and delivery of the Operational Training and Authorisation process.

You will also lead and contribute to operational safety incident investigations through their entire life-cycle including representing the company in legal processes where necessary.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Formally auditing authorised staff and contractors in the Regulated business to ensure compliance with Safety Rules and supporting safety documentation, targeting Safety Rule breaches and eliminating electrical accidents.
• Providing high-quality technical audit reports, recommending changes and updates to Safety Rules and procedures, reviewing and updating documents to ensure legislative compliance.
• Communicating changes effectively to staff and contractors, including in-person delivery, and pursuing high safety standards objectively and consistently.
• Becoming fully conversant with ScottishPower Safety Rules (Electrical & Mechanical) and providing expert interpretation when needed.
• Assisting Group Compliance with authorisation processes, conducting interviews, auditing contractors, and ensuring effective internal audit processes.
• Conducting site audits, emergency assessments, and delivering training materials, presentations, and seminars.

What You’ll Bring

• Broad Senior Authorised Person experience in a UK DNO or TNO, with proven technical expertise in ScottishPower Safety Rules and associated policies.
• Expert knowledge of Regulated Business Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and safety training and authorisation processes.
• Minimum HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience, with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems safety in the energy sector.
• Proven ability to draft technical reports, solve complex problems, and implement safety improvements.

What’s In It For You

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, with benefits including pension scheme matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, share schemes, health and wellness benefits, electric vehicle schemes, and more.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, supporting renewable energy growth and Scotland’s Net Zero ambition. We value diversity and social purpose, offering career growth and inclusive support.

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Mobility

Applicants not citizens of the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements; support will be provided as needed.

Important

The advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date: 17-05-2025.