At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and audits to ensure a healthy workplace across transmission regions.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in energy transition and infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and wellness perks like gym discounts and online GP access.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and wellbeing while shaping the future of energy.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-risk operations and a relevant safety qualification are essential.
The predicted salary is between 59800 - 89800 £ per year.
The Regional Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Manager is a highly technical, competent and professional role in the Transmission SHW Team. They provide proactive and pragmatic SHW & CDM advice and guidance to internal customers throughout their allocated Transmission regions.
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Inverness ideally, or Aberdeen or Perth.
Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
You will:
- Work in close partnership with Lead Project Managers to ensure SHW, CDM and Assurance strategies across their designated region(s) align with expectations and preserve their support.
- Actively promote and carry out regular Site SHW Audits and Inspections and work closely with Contractor Partners where relevant, to implement safety improvement initiatives/campaigns for works.
- Assist the Lead SHW & CDM Manager on the development and implementation of SHW & CDM arrangements in the Transmission SHW Management system, including incident reporting and management, ensuring feedback is accurate, consistent, unambiguous, well-structured and concise.
- Seek to continuously improve the capability and professionalism of their team via training, education, support, development and coaching while ensuring consistency in the service provided by the team in line with agreed expectations keeping track of and reporting on regional issues and best practices.
- Embody our vision to create a healthy, happy and safe workplace for our people by continuously striving to improve and focusing on positive outcomes.
You have:
- A good foundation of knowledge and experience of high-risk operational activities (overhead, underground and substations) on transmission/distribution networks or similar.
- Good understanding of CDM and associated design, construction, O&M and demolition practices.
- Graduate qualification in Occupational Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or related discipline or appropriate proven knowledge and experience.
- Registered member of IOSH or equivalent organisation with continuing professional development (or desire to work towards).
- Clear and concise communicator both written and oral with the ability to engage effectively and explain complex and relevant issues in appropriate detail.
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. 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.
Regional Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHW) Manager employer: SSE PLC
SSE plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible working patterns in a dynamic hybrid environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to generous benefits and opportunities for growth within the energy sector, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to impactful energy infrastructure projects.
