Head of Marine Consents

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, Inverness or Glasgow.

Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

Due to the continued growth of SSEN Transmission, this is a unique opportunity to lead the marine consenting and environment function, shaping the strategy that will help secure statutory marine consents, seabed leases and marine nature restoration across a major capital portfolio. You will guide a specialist team, influence marine policy and regulation, and help deliver robust consenting outcomes that support investment in the electricity network and the transition to net zero.

You will

• Set and lead our marine consenting and environment strategy, making sure statutory consents, licences and agreements are secured in line with project, regulatory and business priorities. In
• Lead, support and develop a specialist team, allocating resources across the portfolio and creating a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Provide senior oversight of marine consenting, fisheries management, crown estate leasing and marine nature restoration throughout the project lifecycle, resolving complex issues and helping project teams manage risk and maintain delivery schedules.
• Build trusted relationships with government, regulators, statutory consultees, fisheries bodies and environmental organisations, representing SSEN Transmission in senior forums and helping shape policy.
• Oversee marine consultancy frameworks, budgets, performance reporting and assurance, ensuring high-quality delivery, value for money and compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

You have

• Expert knowledge of Scottish and UK marine planning, licensing, environmental assessment and consenting frameworks, together with experience applying them to major marine infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of submarine cable routeing, seabed and foreshore agreements, and the environmental and consenting considerations associated with offshore infrastructure.
• Proven experience of leading and developing specialist teams, with the confidence to set direction, manage priorities and support effective delivery across several complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior representatives from government, regulators, consenting authorities, industry bodies and legal teams.
• A relevant degree in marine planning, environmental science or a related subject, plus chartered membership of an appropriate professional body such as IEMA, RTPI or CIWEM.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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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