Strategic Environmental Delivery & Operations Leader

SSE; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking a senior leader to direct environmental delivery and operations across its Transmission arm. Based in one of our Scottish locations, you will spend 50% of your time in office across Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Inverness as part of a flexible, full-time role.

You will shape environmental strategy, lead a diverse team, and ensure compliance and performance across projects, with reporting to regulators and internal committees.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of environmental management, assessment, legislation and consenting requirements.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on major capital portfolios.
• Experience developing or managing environmental systems and reporting.
• Strong commercial and organisational skills across complex programmes.
• Degree in environmental or planning discipline; membership of IEMA or RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead environmental strategy for project delivery and operations.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team across construction and operations.
• Oversee environmental delivery from construction through handover and consent conditions.
• Own and improve the Environmental Management System and reporting.
• Plan and deliver reporting and improvement initiatives based on risk trends.
• Manage environmental consultancy and contractor performance with regulators.

Skills

Environmental management

Team leadership

Contract and financial management

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven reporting

Education

Environmental or planning degree

Professional membership (IEMA/RTPI)

Job description

SSE is seeking a senior leader to direct environmental delivery and operations across its Transmission arm. Based in one of our Scottish locations, you will spend 50% of your time in office across Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Inverness as part of a flexible, full-time role.

You will shape environmental strategy, lead a diverse team, and ensure compliance and performance across projects, with reporting to regulators and internal committees.