Environmental Consents Graduate: Build a Greener Grid

SSE; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Discounted retail vouchers

Wellbeing services (online GP & 24/7/)

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is offering the Consents & Environment Graduate Programme with base locations in Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth. The role provides hands-on experience across the transmission project lifecycle, supporting environmental assessments, site inspections and documentation review to minimise environmental impacts.

You will develop knowledge in environmental compliance, consenting and risk management while building relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology or PR and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle.
• Support environmental assessments and site inspections; review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to minimise environmental impacts.
• Build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management.
• Programme aims to prepare you for a future role as Consents and Environment Manager within SSE Transmission.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Curiosity and learning

Education

Geography 2:2 honours

Town Planning 2:2 honours

Environmental Science 2:2 honours

Biology/Natural Sciences 2:2 honours

Job description

SSE is offering the Consents & Environment Graduate Programme with base locations in Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth. The role provides hands-on experience across the transmission project lifecycle, supporting environmental assessments, site inspections and documentation review to minimise environmental impacts.

You will develop knowledge in environmental compliance, consenting and risk management while building relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and communities.