SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading or Havant.
Salary: £44,100 - £66,100 depending on skills and experience + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As Renewables Onshore Consents Strategy Manager, you'll provide technical advice on consenting matters to the Project Portfolio Teams working across the UK on projects during all stages of the development process. As part of the Consents Strategy Team you'll also help develop consenting strategies, processes and capabilities within the business.
Some of your other main accountabilities will include;
- Supporting and providing guidance to project delivery teams in the preparation of applications as required and consenting strategies on projects, helping to identify consenting risks and providing advice to mitigate such risks.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with all the key consenting related stakeholders and consultees at local, regional and national level.
- Developing and sharing knowledge of industry wide current and emerging consenting legal and policy frameworks, identifying key challenges and barriers, and creating strategies to mitigate them.
- Assisting with the response to relevant policy consultation's and assisting with consenting due diligence during acquisition processes.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A proven track record of successfully obtaining consents for renewable projects, energy projects or similar through working in a similar role.
- Knowledge of UK and Scottish Government energy policy and renewable energy consenting requirements across the UK.
- A high level of proficiency in identifying consenting risks and creating practical and innovative mitigations.
- The ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in a way that promotes confidence in your suggested solutions.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Pamela on pamela.fleming@sse.com / 01738 342002.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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