Marine Consents and Environment Manager

About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness. The roles support flexible working, and as part of this we require attendance at a base office or project office a minimum of 50% of the working week.

Salary: Competitive package dependent on experience + car / cash allowance + performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission, part of the SSE Group, is recruiting for a Marine Consents & Environment Manager (MCEM) or an Assistant MCEM within the Consents and Environment team, dependant on the level of qualification and experience of applicants for the role.

The key duties & responsibilities will include:

– Successful applicants will be responsible for developing and consenting some of the most significant subsea cable infrastructure in Europe, working at the leading edge of project development, consenting and environmental management. Your role in delivering electricity transmission infrastructure, in turn, will help shape the future of the UK and Europe’s energy transmission infrastructure and being a key part in delivering the UK’s 2030 goals.

– The MCEM team work on a range of projects from short interisland cables to several hundred-kilometre long HVDC systems and offshore platforms. The size and complexity of projects and the level of autonomy allocated to each member of the team is commensurate with their experience and will increase as their experience grows.

– Alongside the development and consenting of subsea cables, the MCEM team lead on the development of marine habitat restoration projects. SSEN Transmission has committed to 10% Biodiversity Net Gain across all its projects and the MCEM team provide guidance to the business on how to deliver this habitat restoration in the marine environment.

– Applicants require a detailed understanding of the marine environment and the systems and species within it. They will have experience of the subsea cable or offshore renewables sectors, including site selection, consenting and installation processes. Candidates are required to show demonstrable experience working in the marine environmental industry, either through appropriate academic qualifications or practical work experience.

– Marine works take place 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We operate an on-call system to support our marine projects and require a commitment from individuals to be available when marine operations are taking place. Travel is required, occasionally at short notice, to attend work sites and vessels with potential for working in offshore environments. Whilst the company encourages the use of public transport and shared car travel, candidates are expected to be able to travel independently to meet these needs when required.

To be considered for this role, we would love applicants to have the following:

– A very strong understanding of marine regulatory regimes and legislation, their purpose and how they interact with offshore development, particularly in the Scottish context. You should be able to assess a project from initial design and determine how best to licence each project stage and be able to independently manage this process with regulatory stakeholders.

– Excellent understanding of marine survey data such as bathymetry, side-scan sonar and sub-bottom profiling, including how to interpret these in relation to marine habitats, protected features and impact mitigation.

– Candidates should be able to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders across various disciplines and have the confidence to challenge project team members at different seniority levels where appropriate. They should also have a good ability to work independently and taking initiative in delivery of workloads will be necessary. The MCEM team are based across Scotland, and the role therefore requires candidates who can work well independently, while recognising the importance of being part of a team, following procedures and delivering consistency.

– Candidates must have the ability to think critically and plan strategically, utilising personal and team experience to support a project, assessing information and determining its value and importance.

– Excellent written English is essential, including the ability to write and review technical documents to a high professional standard, ensuring that the content is concise and technically correct. Candidates will be competent in drafting and reviewing reports and impact assessments and will be experienced in commissioning and undertaking work to EIA standards. Experience in internal ISO compliant environmental auditing is valued.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we’re creating secure power for generations to come.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

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 Shirley-Anne on 01738 351976.

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.