Environmental Planner (Policy)

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland seeks an Environmental Planner to support the growth of its transmission and distribution infrastructure. The role involves developing consultation responses, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess qualifications in planning or environmental disciplines and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to supporting Scotland's Net Zero ambitions with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme with double matching up to 10%

36 days of annual leave

Health, financial, and lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Fluent spoken and written English.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in planning, environmental policy, or land management.

Responsibilities

• Developing and submitting consultation responses on planning, energy, and environmental legislation.
• Contributing to stakeholder engagement strategies and influencing policy direction.
• Managing external workstreams and coordinating regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Qualifications or experience in planning, environmental disciplines, land management, or related fields

Job description

Environmental Planner (Policy)

Covering Central and Southern Scotland

Salary from £53,280 to £66,600 (dependant on experience)

Full time / Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 01/06/2025

Help Us Create a Better Future, Quicker

Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) is expanding its transmission and distribution infrastructure across Scotland, England, and Wales. The Land & Planning Team plays a vital role in shaping policies and regulations to support this growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and submitting consultation responses on planning, energy, and environmental legislation.
• Ensuring consistency across teams and aligning responses with business objectives.
• Contributing to stakeholder engagement strategies and influencing policy direction.
• Supporting tracking and reporting of consultation responses within SPEN's license areas.
• Acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and national policy discussions.
• Managing external workstreams and coordinating regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in preparing briefing materials for senior leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications or experience in planning, environmental disciplines, land management, or related fields.
• Project management skills, especially in regulatory or infrastructure contexts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Resilience and sound judgment in managing priorities.
• Experience working independently and in teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Fluent spoken and written English
• UK Driving Licence
• Experience in planning, environmental policy, or land management
• Ability to interpret legislative frameworks relevant to infrastructure projects

What’s in It for You

Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme with double matching up to 10%, 36 days of annual leave, and various other benefits including health, financial, and lifestyle perks.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, supporting Scotland's Net Zero ambitions with significant investments in renewable energy infrastructure. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities or special needs.