SHW & CDM Lead - Scottish Projects | Hybrid

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible First options

Wellbeing benefits

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is hiring a Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor based in Scotland. The role provides proactive SHW and CDM guidance across transmission projects, with emphasis on development, design, planning, pre-construction and advanced works.

You’ll support timely handover into delivery and ensure compliance with SHW procedures throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong CDM knowledge, a background in construction safety and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience applying SHW and CDM requirements across construction or infrastructure projects.
• Qualified in occupational safety, construction safety, CDM, design risk management or related SHW discipline (NEBOSH Diploma/IOSH beneficial).
• Good working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and provide practical advice to Client/Principal Designer/Designer.
• Experience supporting design risk management, Designer Risk Assessments, Pre-Construction Information, construction-phase planning or safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to build relationships across project teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive SHW and CDM advice, engagement and guidance to Transmission project teams and directorates, focusing on development, design, planning and pre-construction.
• Identify, assess and manage SHW risks throughout the project lifecycle; ensure design risk management processes are implemented and maintained.
• Assist those appointed as Client, Principal Designer and Designer to comply with CDM Regulations and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
• Work with project teams to ensure strategies for interfaces, temporary works, surveys, and site clearance are in place during development and construction.
• Complete assurance activities on and off site; monitor SHW performance and help identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

SHW/CDM advisory

CDM experience

Stakeholder management

Construction safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or IOSH membership

Job description

SSEN Transmission is hiring a Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor based in Scotland. The role provides proactive SHW and CDM guidance across transmission projects, with emphasis on development, design, planning, pre-construction and advanced works.

You’ll support timely handover into delivery and ensure compliance with SHW procedures throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong CDM knowledge, a background in construction safety and stakeholder engagement.