Asbestos Advisor

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Job Title: Asbestos Advisor
Location: Aspect House
Salary from £44,000 to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Programme

Help us create a better future, quicker

The main purpose of the role is to support projects by providing expert and competent asbestos advice to project teams across SP Transmission.

This includes delivering Health and Safety services and advice to over 600 employees and agency professionals within SPT and to 800-1000 contractors, based at our project construction sites, as part of our supply chain for the RIIO-T3 price control period.

The role ensures full compliance with asbestos legislation, internal procedures, and industry best practice while supporting safe management of asbestos-containing materials.

What you'll be doing

* Manage and continually improve projects asbestos management in alignment with Group requirements by ensuring compliance with Scottish Power's asbestos management of control and duty of care.
* As a central support function, provide expert advice on asbestos risks, controls and safe systems of work to Project Managers, Construction site teams and Contractor Partners.
* Input, maintain and review asbestos related procedures and guidance within the Integrated Management System
* Support the wider Asbestos Management working group by sharing, communicating and collaborating with various licence areas to ensure compliance with asbestos management requirements. Best practice and asbestos incident lessons learned to be shared with the working group.
* Provide support, coaching and training to those involved in asbestos projects
* Implement an asbestos audit program to ensure compliance by carrying out regular inspections where asbestos works are being carried out
* Ensuring any asbestos related incidents are investigated in line with the Incident Management Framework to establish root cause in conjunction with the project Health and Safety Advisor
* Ensure lessons learned and process improvements are captured, and the relevant procedures are updated and communicated to the business
* Continual improvement for all Health and Safety processes through consistent internal gap analysis
* Assist with the implementation of the asbestos framework for the proposed 4 year period -2026-2030

What you'll bring

* The candidate will have a minimum of an HNC/HND in a construction and/or occupational health and safety background
* Experience in asbestos management role within utilities, construction or industrial environments.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites and projects
* Strong understanding of asbestos legislation (e.g., CAR 2012), HSG264, HSG247 and associated guidance.
* Experience in commissioning, reviewing or conducting asbestos surveys, air monitoring and analytical activities.
* Knowledge of ISO 45001 and management system requirements.
* Ability to interpret technical data, risk assessments and method statements.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience of internal auditing, gap analysis, performance reporting and associated continual improvement
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Minimum Tech membership of IOSH and CSCS card
* Current valid driving licence

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Schemes
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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