Development & Stat Process Support Lead

** Development and Statutory Process Support Lead
**** Cambuslang
* *** Salary starting from £61,600 per annum plus up to 20% annual bonus, £450pcm car allowance and family healthcare
**** Flexible Hybrid Working
**** Closing Date: 3 March 2026
***** Help us create a better future, quicker
*** Join SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the Scottish Power Group, and be a driving force behind one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformation. With over £10 billion planned investment in transmission projects across central and southern Scotland by 2031, we’re building the backbone of a Net Zero future—and we need visionary commercial leaders to help us get there.

This is your opportunity to influence the design and delivery of innovative commercial and contract strategies that will power the UK’s transition to clean energy. You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working at pace to meet the Scottish and UK Government’s 2030 climate targets and beyond.

At SPEN, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that’s tackling climate change head-on. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group, and key external partners, gaining exposure to cutting-edge projects and strategic decision-making.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous development. We invest in our teams, encourage bold ideas, and support career growth—because when you thrive, we all succeed.
*** What you’ll be doing
*** As Development and Statutory Process Lead, you’ll lead and develop a team (3 direct reports) to co-ordinate and link all statutory consenting activities associated with the £11bn RIIO-T3 Capital investment projects across the full SPT Programme including Strategic, Core & HVDC Projects.

The postholder is responsible for ensuring that all statutory consenting activities required for each project are clearly understood and identified through collaboration and co-ordination with Project, Land & Planning, Estates and Legal teams. A key focus is on ensuring all necessary documentation is collated and available from across all departments to meet site access timelines and enable the delivery of project outputs to the necessary standard of quality while maximising capital efficiency against allowance.

Strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and License obligations is required.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leadership & Governance
** Provide strong leadership and direction of team through planning and consenting processes, including public consultation and statutory engagement ahead of critical path milestones.
* Demonstrate knowledge of land and planning processes in Scotland, including statutory powers and legal frameworks.
* Exhibit excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence outcomes and support project delivery.
* Lead the co-ordination and support of witnesses from across SPEN and external partners during hearings and enquiries
* Team & Resource Management
** Responsible for the effective team management of circa 3 direct staff including all performance management and other HR processes are followed. This will include all training and development requirements are identified and implemented.
* Lead the establishment of a dedicated statutory process team to support increasing demand and improve planning, reporting, and coordination.
* Maximise the value of team by effective leadership and professional development of staff.
* Review, assess, recommend and implement internal resourcing solutions, for existing and new skillsets such as technical writers and statutory process specialists, to reduce drafting iterations and improve documentation quality.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
** Assess and articulate the public benefit arising from infrastructure projects, including the evaluation of alternatives using established policy and methodology.
* Lead collaboration across Project, Land & Planning, Estates and Legal teams and, when necessary, with government, regulators, and strategic partners.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders,…