Project Sustainability Manager

SSE Enterprise; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Project Sustainability Manager to join their Onshore Delivery Team in Scotland. The role involves overseeing sustainability governance and ensuring that projects meet sustainability objectives. Candidates should have experience in advising on sustainability, strong communication skills, and ideally chartered status. Competitive salary range of £50,100 - £75,100, plus benefits and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience advising on sustainability in corporate capital projects.
• Knowledge of environmental, social, economic impacts, especially carbon and biodiversity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sustainability governance for major projects.
• Track implementation of the Sustainability Assessment & Action Plan.
• Establish relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability advising

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered status or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Sustainability Manager

Job Number: 556607

Closing at: Dec 8 2025 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

We are seeking a Sustainability Manager to play a key role in our Onshore Delivery Team, supporting the delivery of sustainability objectives for major projects within our “Pathway to 2030” Programme. In this position, you will oversee sustainability governance, integrate requirements into projects, and enhance best practice across our construction projects.

You will

• Be responsible for implementation of sustainability requirements, including commitments & targets from the SSEN-T Sustainability Strategy within project delivery and our supply chain.
• Identify, track and monitor implementation of our Sustainability Assessment & Action Plan (SAAP) requirement.
• Report on the quality of all sustainability outputs and data submitted by our supply chain partners.
• Act as a focal point for sustainability technical advice for our project teams and support our contractors in identifying opportunities to innovate or exceed performance.
• Establish and sustain effective relationships with contractors, stakeholders, communities, and the public to ensure sustainable project delivery.

You have

• Experience advising on sustainability and carbon in corporate capital projects, ideally for large infrastructure programs.
• A broad knowledge of the sustainability sector, including environmental, social, economic impacts; expertise in carbon, circular economy, biodiversity net gain, natural capital, and social value is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, coupled with a practical understanding of project delivery processes.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) via a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA) or equivalent professional experience.
• Due to the need to travel between our offices and sites throughout Northern Scotland, there is a requirement for you to have a full, current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

Own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero 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

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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.