Project Safety Advisor

SSE • Full-time • Perth, Perthshire • 1d ago

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen.

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

What is the Role?

SSEN Transmission have formed a joint venture with National Grid (Eastern Green Link), to deliver several mega projects which will play a critical role in achieving the UK’s net zero targets connecting low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

The Project Safety Advisor is a highly technical, competent, professional role that provides proactive and pragmatic safety advice and guidance to our EGL 2 joint venture Project teams.

You will:

Develop and enhance the existing EGL Safety Management Framework to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and JV Partner requirements and standards.

Maintain a robust governance framework for safety and health across the EGL2 project, ensuring accountability and ongoing compliance.

Develop and implement assurance processes that strengthen safety and health practices while identifying opportunities for improvement across the project.

Provide proactive guidance and support to project teams on safety and health matters, fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Design and deliver safety and health awareness campaigns to ensure project teams have the knowledge and skills to work safely.

Collaborate with project teams to embed safety, health and wellbeing considerations into project planning and execution.

The role is primarily office based but with occasional travel to our worksites in Peterhead and Wren Hall.

You have

Proven safety experience on large construction projects, supported by relevant qualifications and a pragmatic, flexible and people centred approach.

Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM 2015, alongside an understanding of BS EN ISO45001 and experience contributing to Safety Management Frameworks.

Experience conducting internal and/or external audits, or the capability and motivation to develop audit competence, including evidence gathering, reporting and following up actions.

The ability to work proactively with minimal supervision—using sound judgement to identify issues early, develop practical solutions, and drive them through to completion—while collaborating effectively across the business to support a highperforming, commercially aware safety culture.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, build strong internal and external relationships, analyse complex technical issues and assess risk. A graduate Occupational Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or equivalent experience is expected, and IOSH membership is preferred.

Due to the nature of travel associated with this role, a valid UK Driving Licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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