Marine Consents Manager

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

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + 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 looking for a Marine Consents Manager to help develop and consent some of the most significant subsea cable projects in Europe. From inter-island connections in the Northern Isles to large-scale HVDC systems, you’ll be at the forefront of energy infrastructure development. If you have a strong understanding of the marine environment and experience in offshore development and consenting, this is your chance to shape the future of clean energy.  Marine operations run 24/7 year-round, so a commitment to being available during key activities is essential and supported by an on-call system.  The role also requires travel, sometimes at short notice, to project sites and vessels, including the potential for working offshore.

You will

• Be responsible for developing and consenting some of the most significant subsea cable infrastructure in Europe, working at the leading edge of project development, consenting and environmental management.  Your role in delivering electricity transmission infrastructure, in turn, will help shape the future of the UK and Europe’s energy transmission infrastructure and being a key part in delivering the UK’s 2030 goals.
• Manage a diverse range of marine projects, from short inter-island cable routes to large-scale HVDC systems and offshore infrastructure, with increasing responsibility aligned to your experience and development.
• Apply expert knowledge of the marine environment, including species, habitats, and ecological systems to undertake site selection, consenting and environmental compliance for subsea cable projects.
• Produce and review high-quality environmental reports and impact assessments, commission work to EIA standards, and interpret marine survey data, with experience in ISO-compliant environmental auditing valued.

You have

• Demonstratable experience working in the marine environment industry through relevant industry or consultancy experience.
• A very strong understanding of marine legislation, its purpose and how it interacts with offshore development.  Able to assess a project from initial design and determine how to licence each project stage and be able to independently manage this process with regulatory stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders across various disciplines and have the confidence to challenge project team members at different seniority levels.
• The ability to think critically and plan strategically, applying personal and team experience to provide subject matter expertise to influence project teams and deliver positive environmental outcomes.
• Good understanding of marine survey data such as bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and benthic sampling, and how to interpret these in relation to marine habitats, protected features and impact mitigation.

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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