About the Role
Base Location: Flexible/Remote working considered
Salary: £Competitive + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
About the Department
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.
What are the Roles?
We are looking for experienced Offshore Consent Managers to join our Renewables team on Dogger Bank D - an exciting new phase of the largest offshore wind development in the world.
You'll work as part of the project team to provide planning and consenting support through the development phase. This will include managing and supporting the delivery of the offshore Environmental Impact Assessments and/or Habitat Regulations Assessments as part of the application for development consent.
These roles provide an excellent opportunity to engage with the wider SSE Renewables offshore development team to ensure that there is consistency in the way we develop projects across the portfolio.
What do I need?
We would like you to have:
- A proven track record in the consenting of nationally significant infrastructure projects and preparing Development Consent Order applications.
- Experience in offshore consenting, likely underpinned with experience of Marine Licensing and a qualification in a planning or environmental discipline.
- Experience of the implementation of the Habitats Directive is desirable.
- A successful track record of establishing relationships and leading engagement with key stakeholders and Regulators.
- A commercial mindset, with the ability to make challenges, limit risk and achieve solutions.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Pamela on pamela.fleming@sse.com / 01738 342002.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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