Overview
In this role you will provide proactive occupational health and safety guidance to SSEN Transmission, helping to mitigate risk and ensure a safe, healthy workplace. You will work with project teams and directors to meet UK SHW and CDM requirements, underpinning a safety-first culture. The position emphasizes collaboration, risk-based decision making and improving safety performance across multiple sites. This is a mission-driven opportunity to support critical electricity infrastructure during the energy transition. You will engage across stakeholders to uphold our Safety Licence and drive continuous improvement.
Pay / Benefits
- car allowance
- performance-related bonus
- private healthcare discounts
- gym membership discounts
- free online GP
- 24/7 counselling service
Responsibilities
- Support risk mitigation through awareness raising and practical safety controls
- Provide SHW and CDM guidance to project teams and directorates
- Assist Client, Principal Designer and Designer roles to comply with CDM and Safe Systems of Work
- Contribute to incident reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement
- Develop stakeholder relationships and promote the Safety Licence across SSEN Transmission and SSE Group
Key requirements
- Graduate qualification in Occupational Safety with proven safety/risk management experience
- IOSH membership preferred
- Stakeholder management and cross-business collaboration skills
- Knowledge of qualitative/quantitative risk assessment and ALARP
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience applying SHW/CDM requirements on construction projects
- Full UK driving licence with travel to sites
- stakeholder management
- communication
- collaboration
- qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
- ALARP application
- SHW management system understanding
Occupational Safety Advisor in Aberdeen employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Energy Recruitment Team
