Strategic Environmental Delivery & Operations Lead

SSE plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Environmental Lead to shape strategy for project delivery and operations across its transmission portfolio. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure compliance with environmental commitments and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee delivery from construction to handover, drive performance and reporting, and manage environmental consultants and contractors. The role requires a strong focus on delivery, governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of environmental management, assessment, legislation and consent requirements for major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams with delivery focus.
• Experience developing or managing environmental systems, compliance processes and reporting.
• Strong commercial and organisational skills including contract, consultancy and financial management.
• Degree in environmental or planning discipline plus professional membership (e.g., IEMA/RTPI).

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the environmental strategy for project delivery and operations across the network.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high delivery standards.
• Oversee environmental delivery from construction through handover and consent discharge.
• Own and improve the Environmental Management System, compliance structures and reporting.
• Plan and deliver reporting and improvement initiatives driven by risk and trend data.
• Manage environmental consultants and contractors while building cross‑business relationships.

Skills

Environmental management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract & financial management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in environmental or planning discipline

Member of IEMA or RTPI

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an Environmental Lead to shape strategy for project delivery and operations across its transmission portfolio. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and ensure compliance with environmental commitments and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee delivery from construction to handover, drive performance and reporting, and manage environmental consultants and contractors. The role requires a strong focus on delivery, governance and continuous improvement.