Consents and 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 + car/car 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

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.  As a Consents and Environment Manager within our Construction (Delivery) team, you will work on iconic national infrastructure projects, directly facilitating Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero through the transmission of renewable energy.  You’ll support projects as they move into construction, ensuring conditions are discharged on time and that environmental and consent obligations are clearly embedded in delivery.  Working closely alongside contractors and stakeholders, you’ll provide practical advice and oversight that helps keep projects on track while maintaining high environmental standards.  This is a fantastic opportunity to 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 enhance the consenting and project delivery approach, and those contributions will be rewarded with excellent long-term career opportunities. 

You will

• Support projects preparing for construction by coordinating the timely discharge of planning conditions and consent requirements.
• Ensure environmental and consenting specifications are clear, robust, and fully embedded within delivery contracts.
• Provide advice to project teams and contractors on environmental compliance, including micro-siting within agreed limits and securing consent modifications where required.
• Develop and manage monitoring approaches to ensure proportionate and effective environmental oversight during construction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including statutory bodies, consultees, and government departments.

You have

• Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), with experience in the Scottish rural environment.
• Proven project management skills in overseeing consenting and environmental compliance for major projects, including project delivery, external consultant management, cost management, project risk, quality assurance, and programme management.
• A degree in Environmental disciplines, ideally with a postgraduate qualification, and experience in a relevant industry (e.g., infrastructure, environmental planning, statutory bodies, or consultancy).  Membership with a relevant professional body is an advantage.
• Experience with infrastructure construction processes, including ground investigation, earthworks, drainage, and access works.
• 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 or on 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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