Base Location:  For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness.  

Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + car/cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

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

The role

SSEN Transmission is recruiting for an Assistant Marine Consents and Environment Manager within the Consents and Environment team.  In this role, you will play a pivotal position in supporting development of some of the most significant subsea cable infrastructure projects in Europe.  Working at the forefront of project development, environmental management, and consenting, you will help shape the future of the UK and Europe’s energy transmission networks, contributing to the UK’s 2030 energy goals.

You will

• Support the consenting process for subsea cable and offshore infrastructure projects, from site selection through to approval, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on marine environmental considerations and marine habitat restoration projects, supporting SSEN Transmission’s sustainability commitments.
• Support and engage in marine operations as required, which run 24/7 year-round, through an on-call system, ensuring projects adhere to environmental and consenting conditions.
• Liaise with regulators, stakeholders, and industry bodies to ensure projects align with best practices and environmental policies.
• Conduct site visits, attend offshore operations, and travel at short notice when required to support project delivery.

You have

• Strong understanding of marine regulatory regimes and legislation with the ability to assess the needs of projects from initial design, determine licensing needs, and support regulatory engagement.
• Good understanding of marine survey data such as bathymetry, side-scan sonar and sub-bottom profiling and how to interpret these in relation to marine habitats, protected features and impact mitigation.
• Clear and confident communication, with ability to challenge project teams when appropriate. You must be capable of working independently while ensuring consistency within a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to think critically and plan strategically, and apply your expertise to support project decision making across the teams.
• Strong written English skills, with experience drafting and reviewing reports, impact assessments, and EIA-compliant work. Knowledge of ISO-compliant environmental auditing is valued.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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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