Consents & Environment Graduate Programme

SSE plc; Aberdeen City, Inverness, Perth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE plc in Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth invites applications for a Consents and Environment Graduate. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the transmission project lifecycle, supporting environmental assessments, site inspections, and reviewing project documents to minimise environmental impacts.

The programme prepares you for a future role as Consents and Environment Manager, working with engineering teams, regulators and communities while developing expertise in environmental compliance and

Qualifications

• Must have or expect a 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications.
• Graduates should be excited to develop specialist expertise while contributing to infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments and site inspections.
• Review project documentation and assist engineering and construction teams to limit environmental impacts.
• Develop knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Ownership & initiative

Education

Geography

Environmental Science

Town Planning

Biology

PR & Communications

Job description

Start Date: Commencing September 2027

Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth

Salary:£35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available

Turn your passion for Consents and Environmental Management into a meaningful career.

What is the Role?

As a Consents and Environment Graduate, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle. You’ll support environmental assessments and site inspections, review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to help avoid or minimise environmental impacts. You’ll build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing your knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management. The programme will help prepare you for a future career as a Consents and Environment Manager within SSEN Transmission.

Our Consents & Environment teams help ensure projects are developed and delivered responsibly, balancing environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

What we're looking for

You’ll have, or be expected to achieve, a 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, Zoology, or PR and Communications.

We’re looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while contributing to projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure and the future electricity network.

You’ll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys analysing information, solving problems and identifying practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Has a genuine interest in infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement and the factors that influence successful project delivery.
• Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, embracing opportunities to develop new skills and experiences.
• Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of their work and approaches challenges with enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn.

About SSE

We’re helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We’re investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 [e-mail] 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.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship