Consents & Environment Manager
* Job Number: 552279
* Closing at: Aug 14 2025 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 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, you will work on iconic national infrastructure projects, directly facilitating Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero through the transmission of renewable energy.
Depending on your experience and career goals, we have opportunities to join either our Development or Construction teams, each offering a unique perspective and challenge within the consenting journey. You’ll be part of 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 approach, and those contributions will be rewarded with excellent long-term career opportunities.
Consents and Environmental Manager (Development)
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team you will secure Planning Permission and Electricity Act consents for Nationally significant electricity infrastructure projects (Planning Permission, Electricity Act and Environmental consents). You will coordinate site appraisals and optioneering studies to ensure all consenting and technical risks are understood and incorporated into the development and refinement of project design. By managing external consultations, you will ensure the delivery of proportionate and robust Environmental Impact Assessments and develop mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships with consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees, and government departments. Senior Managers will be responsible for managing a small team of Consent & Environment Mangers (and assistants) for a portfolio of projects.
Consents and Environmental Managers (Construction)
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team you will support projects preparing for site construction, coordinate timely discharge of conditions, and ensure consenting and environmental contract specifications are robust to fully comply with all consent and statutory obligations. You will implement proportionate monitoring regimes and provide advice to the project team and contractor on micro-siting routes within agreed limits of deviation, where necessary securing modifications to statutory consents. You will develop and maintain mutually beneficial external stakeholder relationships with consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees, and government departments. Senior Managers will be responsible for managing a small team of Consent & Environment Mangers (and assistants) for a portfolio of projects.
You have
* Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation, with experience in the Scottish rural environment.
* Proven project management skills in overseeing consenting and environmental compliance for major projects, including project definition and setup, external consultant management, cost management, project risk, quality assurance, and programme management.
* A degree in Environmental or Planning 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 desirable.
* 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 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.
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 / 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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