Contractor Safety and Performance Co-ordinator - Reading, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Freelance

Description

About the Role

Base Location:
Portsmouth, Aldershot, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, Yeovil, Oxford, Melksham, Swindon, West London, Slough or Reading

Salary:
£35,142 - £40,246 + car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Contractor Safety & Performance Co-Ordinator to join our team based in the South of England.

As a Contractor Safety & Performance Co-Ordinator you will be part of our Contractor Performance Team, responsible for the management and support of over 100 Contractors working across our Network.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Travel to all Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) areas completing safety engagements, covering all work streams including but not limited to; substations, overhead lines, jointing, cable laying, tree cutting, civils, environmental and consultants.
Direct contact with over 100 external contractors used by SSEN to ensure they are all compliant with all aspects of SHEQ, drive performance and outputs, set standards and reduce safety incidents. This will also include speaking to various levels within SSEN to gain an understanding of performance throughout the SEPD region.
Play an active part in monitoring SHE performance including the sharing of lessons learnt from incident investigations and fostering a culture of high safety awareness.
Provide positive and innovative management of contractors to complete works safely and provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.

What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

Robust knowledge of operational activities on distribution networks, including overhead, underground and substation works (although training will be provided).
Working knowledge of UK safety legislation relating to our business, and experience of working with safety management policies and strategies.
Good knowledge of design, planning, construction, maintenance and operational field practices in the distribution, or similar industry.
A great communication skills and an ability to relay complex messages in an easy to understand manner, including negotiating and influencing skills, forming positive working relationships with people at all levels.
Any experience of governance systems and procurement law would be highly advantageous.

A full UK Driving licence is required to be considered

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland.

Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future.

We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow.

Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results.

You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do.

You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential.

As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

What happens now?
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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