Project Environment Manager Perth, Scotland
Job description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and 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 Scottish sites; Glasgow, Perth, Inverness.
Salary: £37,600 - £56,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSE Renewables are currently seeking to recruit a Project Environment Manager to support renewables developments from the planning stages through to construction and handover to our operations teams. Working as part of the SSE Renewables Onshore Environment Team, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Management of environmental requirements for large onshore development and construction projects, including supporting and engaging on SSER's strategic sustainability initiatives.
- Review of EIA/ER Chapters, preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans and discharge of planning conditions relevant to the environment.
- Liaison with stakeholders, including planning authorities, regulators, environmental agencies, for all environmental aspects of the project from planning to development and through construction.
- Managing monitoring and surveying work and associated contractors / contracts, inputting to the tender process, evaluating contractor reports and RAMS, preparing and submitting compliance documentation including site environmental audits and inspections.
- Investigation of environmental hazards and incidents, ensuring prevention of further harm, resolution where possible and rolling out lessons learned to the wider business and relevant contractors.
What do I need?
This role will be hybrid, however, as it will include travel across various sites a current UK driving licence is essential.
We would also love you to bring:
- Extensive expertise in environmental management, environmental construction management and a broad knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
- A Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA or CIEEM).
- A commercial aptitude and a broad understanding of project development / construction pressures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability to comfortably deal with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external.
- Experience of internal auditing including to the requirements of ISO 14001.
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 [email protected] / 01738 351698.
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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