Consents & Environment Manager

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 – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

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

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

The role

At SSEN Transmission, we're at the forefront of the UK's journey to net zero, supporting the development and delivery of major, large-scale terrestrial transmission infrastructure. We have an opportunity for a Development Consents and Environment Manager to work on iconic national infrastructure projects, directly facilitating Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero through the transmission of renewable energy.

The role spans the development phase of our projects, with a primary focus on optioneering, environmental impact assessment and achieving development consents (Town & Country Planning Act, Electricity Act and other environmental consents). The role also helps to ensure projects can transition smoothly from design into delivery on the ground. You’ll join an award-winning team, renowned for its sector-leading planning and sustainability initiatives, gaining valuable experience, support, and guidance. With a high level of autonomy in your projects, you’ll be encouraged to introduce new ideas that strengthen the consenting approach, and those contributions will be rewarded with excellent long-term career opportunities.

You will

• Lead and coordinate project optioneering and environmental studies, as part of multi-disciplinary project teams, to ensure all environmental and consenting risks are understood and incorporated into the development and refinement of project designs.
• Oversee and manage external consultants to deliver proportionate and robust Environmental Impact Assessments to support consent applications.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external stakeholder relationships (consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees and government departments).

• Support project delivery teams in preparing for site construction through discharge of planning conditions.

You have

• Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation, with experience in the Scottish rural environment and ideally infrastructure projects.
• Proven project management skills in overseeing consenting and environmental site compliance for major projects, including project definition and setup, external consultant management, cost management, project risk, quality assurance, and programme management.
• A degree in Environmental or Planning related disciplines, ideally with a postgraduate qualification, and experience in a relevant industry (e.g., infrastructure, construction, environmental planning, statutory bodies, or consultancy).  Membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Experience or knowledge of construction processes and the importance of environmental mitigation.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, embracing challenges and opportunities within a changing environment.

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. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com /01738 342963 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.

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.

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