SSEN Transmission
Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor
Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor – Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth
Base Location
For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations—Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth—with an expectation of spending 50% of the working week in the office.
Salaried & Benefits
- Salary range: £50,100 - £75,100
- Additional perks: Provided/offered car/car allowance + performance-related bonus
- Awarded benefits: Holistic package supporting finance, wellbeing and family life
- Working pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Work options available
About the Role
SSEN Transmission invites applicants to join their Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) team as an SHW Advisor.
You will primarily support safety in design and planning while working on projects at various stages—design, planning, and pre-construction (e. g. Site Survey, Ground Investigation, Public Road Improvement, Site Clearance, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive and pragmatic SHW & CDM advice across stakeholders and projects during design/planning/pre-construction phases.
- Champion the development and maintenance of Designer Risk Assessment and Design Risk Management through documentation.
- Support Client, Principal Designer and Designer roles to ensure CDM compliance and adherence to Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) procedures.
- Additionally, craft and review Pre-Construction Information (submission to Principal Contractor as required).
- Collaborate with project teams during pre-construction/advanced works, ensuring tailored coordination strategies align with evolving designs during construction phases.
- Execute onsite and offsite assurance activities, refine incident reporting/management processes, and embody SSE’s vision of fostering a healthy, safe, and thriving workplace.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications and experience requested:
- Proficient background in construction project Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) aspects and CDM regulations, with a focus on design/pre-construction phases.
- Installation of SHW or related qualification.
- Hands-on experience with safety management system policies/strategies in asset-intensive engineering environments.
- Expertise in qualitative & quantitative risk assessment techniques, with demonstrated application of ALARP principles.
- Knowledge of hierarchy of legal compliance and proactive legislation familiarity within the UK Regulatory/Business arena.
- Strong stakeholder management skills – drive collaboration across internal and external vendors.
About SSE
SSE operates with a purpose to deliver energy today and shape a sustainable blueprint for tomorrow.
- Key initiatives: Investing £33B in critical electricity infrastructure from 2025–2030.
- SSEN Transmission functionality: Owns/operates the transmission network across northern Scotland, securing energy supply from generation to communities.
- Long-term strategy: Grid upgrades for cleaner energy integration and a
net-zero-readynetwork.
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Flexible Benefits To Support Your Life
- Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare discounts, access to an on-demand online GP service, 24/7 counselling.
- Development: Interest-free loan schemes covering tech/transports, season-ticket assistance, or participation in Cycle to Work plans (name your vehicle).
- Family Life: Comprehensive benefits including maternity/adoption pay, paternity leave.
**Statement of Opportunity()
SSE is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable adjustments during the application process. For further clarifications, contact:
Stephanie Murray at stephanie.murphy@sse.com| +44 (0)1738 342963.
We pride ourselves on an inclusive and evolving workplace and celebrate applications from candidates of any background, especially those traditionally underrepresented in our sectors.
Action Required: Apply Now
Online applications only—start here: [Apply Now Link].
Timing: Following the closing date, you will receive guidance regarding progress statistics for your candidacy.
Prejoining Steps: Vacancy confirmation is contingent on successful completion of a criminality check and credit check.
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