Consents & Environment Manager

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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 + performance‑related bonus + car/car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role: At SSEN Transmission, we are working on large‑scale terrestrial transmission infrastructure to support Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero. The Development Consents and Environment Manager will work on iconic national infrastructure projects, directly facilitating the transmission of renewable energy. The role spans the development phase of the projects, focusing on optioneering, environmental impact assessment and achieving development consents (Town & Country Planning Act, Electricity Act and other environmental consents).

The role also helps ensure projects can transition smoothly from design into delivery on the ground.

You will

• Lead and coordinate project optioneering and environmental studies, as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams, to ensure all environmental and consenting risks are understood and incorporated into the development and refinement of project designs.
• Oversee and manage external consultants to deliver proportionate and robust Environmental Impact Assessments to support consent applications.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external stakeholder relationships (consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees and government departments).
• Support project delivery teams in preparing for site construction through discharge of planning conditions.

You have

• Strong knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation, with experience in the Scottish rural environment and ideally infrastructure projects.
• Proven project management skills in overseeing consenting and environmental site 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 related disciplines, ideally with a postgraduate qualification, and experience in a relevant industry (e.g., infrastructure, construction, environmental planning, statutory bodies, or consultancy). Membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Experience or knowledge of construction processes and the importance of environmental mitigation.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, embracing challenges and opportunities within a changing environment.

Flexible benefits: 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. We are 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.