Consents & Environment Graduate Programme

Equal Approach Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on gym memberships

Discounted retail vouchers

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits: online GP, 24/7 상담

Job summary

SSE is offering a Consents and Environment Graduate role in the UK, with base locations in Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth. Starting September 2027, the program provides hands-on exposure across the project lifecycle, focusing on environmental compliance and risk management.

As a graduate, you’ll build relationships with colleagues, regulators and local communities while developing specialist expertise. The role supports career progression to a Consents and Environment Manager within SSE

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management or related fields.
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• Support environmental assessments and site inspections across project lifecycle.
• Review project documentation and reports for compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to minimise environmental impacts.
• Engage with regulators, stakeholders and local communities to ensure responsible delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments and site inspections across project lifecycle.
• Review project documentation and reports for compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to minimise environmental impacts.
• Engage with regulators, stakeholders and local communities to ensure responsible delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Geography

Town Planning

Environmental Science

Ecology

Environmental Management

Sustainability

Environmental Engineering

Biodiversity Net Gain

Environmental Restoration

Natural Sciences

Biology

Zoology

PR and 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, youll 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.

• 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

Were 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

Were 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 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.

Sunday 1 November 2026

If you're offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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.