Lead 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, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen.

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + car allowance + 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

This is a great opportunity to lead a supportive and collaborative team delivering high profile onshore consents across the largest energy infrastructure projects in Scotland. You will play a key role in influencing site selection and optioneering processes, overseeing complex EIA delivery and securing national scale consents through the relevant planning and Electricity consents regimes. You will shape positive outcomes that balance environmental responsibility, community engagement and project delivery, helping to build a more sustainable energy future and ensuring long term energy security across the country.

In addition, you will join the current  ‘In-house Planning Team of the year’ as recognised by the RTPI for our critical role in delivering critical national infrastructure in a responsible way.

You will

• Lead, coach and support a team of consenting professionals, creating an inclusive environment where people feel valued, confident and able to grow
• Coordinate consenting activity across projects, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery that aligns with programme priorities
• Ensure resources are effectively deployed for environmental optioneering, assessment and the successful delivery of all necessary statutory consents (including s37, Planning Permission, designated sites and environmental consents) in accordance with company policies and procedures and external statutory regulations.
• Provide clear, practical guidance on planning and environmental requirements, supporting your team to navigate complex challenges
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, including planning authorities, consultees and communities, encouraging open and respectful dialogue
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing learning, strengthening processes and ensuring environmental and regulatory standards are embedded throughout delivery

You have

• Experience leading or supporting a team, with a coaching style that helps others develop and succeed
• Strong knowledge of environmental or planning legislation within infrastructure or energy projects
• A collaborative approach, with confidence working across multidisciplinary teams and engaging a wide range of stakeholders
• The ability to balance detail with the bigger picture, making thoughtful, well‑informed decisions in a fast‑moving environment
• A degree in an environmental or planning discipline (or equivalent experience), with professional membership

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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