Assistant Consents & Environment Manager

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements (maternity/adopton

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking an Assistant Consents and Environment Manager (Operations) to support the network’s ecological compliance and asset management lifecycle. Based in Scotland (Perth/Aberdeen/Inverness) with a requirement to spend 50% of your week in the office, you will help enable Scotland’s renewable energy ambitions.

You will work within a respected team, gaining autonomy and opportunities to influence environmental planning, stakeholder collaboration, and delivery of major

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and consenting regimes.
• Proven project management skills including consenting oversight, compliance, and coordination.
• Experience with ecological permits and mitigation implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support operational teams in maintaining the network and ensuring ecological requirements are integrated into asset management systems.
• Collaborate with Consents and Environment team to understand planning conditions for smooth project handover.
• Implement monitoring regimes for Biodiversity Net Gain and protected species, advising operations where needed.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including authorities.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Project management

Ecological planning

Education

Degree in ecological discipline

Postgraduate qualification (desired)

Job description

Base 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:

£36,200 - £54,400 + car/car allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

At SSEN Transmission, we are leading the UK’s transition to net zero by developing and delivering major, large-scale terrestrial transmission infrastructure. As an Assistant Consents and Environment Manager (Operations), you will join our team and play an essential role in enabling Scotland’s renewable energy ambitions, supporting our Networks team to maintain our assets through their operational life cycle.

You will join a respected and award‑winning team known for its sector‑leading approach to planning and sustainability. You will gain valuable experience, support, and guidance, while enjoying a high level of autonomy that encourages fresh thinking and innovative ideas. In return, you will benefit from excellent long‑term career opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on the energy system of the future.

You will

• Support operational teams in maintaining the network, ensuring all ecological consenting and environmental requirements are identified, understood, and integrated into asset management systems.
• Collaborate with the wider Consents and Environment team to ensure that all enduring ecological planning conditions are fully understood at an early stage to facilitate effective project handover.
• Implement proportionate monitoring regimes for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and protected species and provide advice to Operational teams where necessary, to ensure goals and targets are met.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including operational teams, project teams and statutory authorities.

You have

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and consenting regimes, alongside relevant work experience.
• Proven project management skills, including consenting oversight, environmental compliance, consultant management, cost control, risk management, quality oversight, and programme coordination.
• A degree (or equivalent) in an ecological discipline, ideally complemented by a postgraduate qualification, with experience gained in sectors such as infrastructure, statutory bodies, or consultancy.
• Experience with obtaining ecological permits and licences and working with the business to ensure appropriate mitigation is implemented.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to embrace challenges and opportunities within a changing environment.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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, home‑grown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 Stephanie at [e-mail] / 01738 342963 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.