Environmental Delivery & Operations Leader

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discount

Online GP and counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adopção

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in Scotland seeks a senior leader to head environmental delivery across major infrastructure, shaping strategy and ensuring compliance with environmental commitments.

You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team, oversee environmental delivery through construction, commissioning and handover, and report clearly to internal committees and regulators. This role drives performance and continuous improvement in environmental management.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of environmental management, legislation and consenting for major infra projects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on capital projects with delivery focus.
• Experience developing environmental systems, processes and reporting.
• Strong commercial, organisational and financial management skills.
• Degree in environmental/planning field and membership (IEMA/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 to handover and consent discharge.
• Own and improve Environmental Management System and reporting to regulators.
• Plan reporting and drive improvement using data on key risks and trends.
• Manage environmental consultants and contractor performance; liaise with authorities.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Team development

Environmental strategy

Reporting & compliance

Commercial & contract management

Education

Environmental or planning degree

Professional membership (IEMA or RTPI)

Tools

Environmental Management System

Job description

SSEN Transmission in Scotland seeks a senior leader to head environmental delivery across major infrastructure, shaping strategy and ensuring compliance with environmental commitments.

You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team, oversee environmental delivery through construction, commissioning and handover, and report clearly to internal committees and regulators. This role drives performance and continuous improvement in environmental management.