Safety & Compliance Engineer – Embedded Generation (Hybrid)

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing support (GP & counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

SSE plc in Scotland is seeking an experienced Safety and Compliance Engineer to join the Embedded Generation Team, driving a positive safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance across eight power stations located around the Scottish Islands.

The role requires guiding operations and projects, auditing procedures, managing PPC environmental reporting, and liaising with regulators. A driving licence is essential, and a company car may be provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Safety or Environmental Management, ideally progressing towards Chartered status.
• Sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation within a Networks business.
• Strong communication skills with regulatory stakeholders across teams.
• Experience in electricity generation, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Experience with Bowtie, HAZOP and related risk assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure consistency across the business.
• Support regulatory reporting for PPC permits and provide safety input to projects.
• Review procedures to align with corporate standards and complete audits.
• Support incident investigations and share learnings across the business.
• Develop and review Bowtie and risk assessments to manage hazards ALARP.

Skills

Safety culture

Regulatory reporting

Audits

Incident investigation

Bowtie & HAZOP

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering/Safety/Environmental Management degree

Job description

SSE plc in Scotland is seeking an experienced Safety and Compliance Engineer to join the Embedded Generation Team, driving a positive safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance across eight power stations located around the Scottish Islands.

The role requires guiding operations and projects, auditing procedures, managing PPC environmental reporting, and liaising with regulators. A driving licence is essential, and a company car may be provided.