Health & Safety Advisor

Base Location: Dunbar / East Lothian (site-based) with occasional travel

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + car/car allowance-if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

The role

As a Development & Construction Health & Safety Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe delivery of major renewable energy projects. Working as part of the Offshore Health & Safety team, you'll provide expert guidance, influence positive safety behaviours, and help ensure that people, assets, and the environment are protected at every stage of project delivery.

Your first assignment will support onshore civils construction activities for the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm. This is a site-based role requiring daily attendance in Dunbar (with occasional offshore travel). To be considered, you'll need to live (or be willing to relocate) to within around 1 hour's drive of Dunbar.

You will

• Provide visible safety leadership on-site, supporting project teams to deliver construction activities safely while protecting people, assets and the environment
• Work collaboratively with teams to develop and improve risk assessments, control measures and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement in safety performance
• Carry out health and safety audits and due diligence assessments of contractors and partner organisations to ensure high standards are consistently met
• Support and influence teams to embed a strong, positive safety culture, including delivering behavioural safety initiatives in a clear and consistent way
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, helping to balance safety, operational delivery and project timelines in a fast-paced environment

You have

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) or relevant experience in a safety-focused role
• Membership of IOSH (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this
• Proven Health & Safety experience on civils construction sites (e.g., earthworks, concrete, utilities, roads, temporary works) and confidence working with principal contractors and multiple subcontractors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to work in a dynamic, site-based environment in Dunbar and travel offshore occasionally, delivering effectively against challenging deadlines

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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 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.