Environmental Advisor

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an Environmental Advisor to support renewable energy projects. The role involves ensuring environmental compliance, managing habitat and biodiversity projects, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in ecology or habitat management and experience in environmental legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of flexible benefits to support employees' wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
• Experience in habitat management such as peatland restoration or forestry management.
• Proven track record managing environmental projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with environmental planning consents and legal obligations.
• Manage environmental deliverables including Biodiversity Net Gain implementation.
• Liaise with stakeholders on environmental and sustainability activities.
• Build partnerships to implement sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project management

Ecology knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental auditing

Education

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM)

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + car/carf allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSE Renewables are currently seeking to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support the Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Asset Management Team. As the Environmental Advisor, you will provide expert support to the operational wind farm and BESS Assets located across GB South, ensuring the delivery of environmental compliance and wider sustainability strategy deliverables.

You’ll work closely with the Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Asset Management site teams, Sustainability Centre of Excellence and Group functions to ensure that value is established through net zero credentials, biodiversity and environmental management. You’ll be responsible for delivering the environmental commitments such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitat Management in addition to ensuring our wind farms and BESS sites are environmentally compliant. This role will be hybrid with an expectation for travel to site and office attendance.

You will need a driving licence to be able to fulfil this role.

You will

• Maintain compliance with environmental planning consents and licences, and legal and industry obligations and standards.
• Project manage environmental deliverables including Habitat Management Plans, Biodiversity Net Gain implementation plans and environmental monitoring regimes. This may include peatland restoration, conservation grazing and forestry management
• Manage contractors, including input to tender documentation and producing specifications to fulfil monitoring obligations.
• Liaise with stakeholders including regulatory authorities, environmental agencies and internal colleagues on environmental, sustainability and nature-related activities.
• Build partnerships with local communities and stakeholders to co-create, develop and implement sustainability initiatives aligned with our strategic goals and environmental strategies to deliver economic, environmental and social value for people and businesses, as well as support a positive reputation for SSER as a member of the community.

You have

• Knowledge and practical experience in a discipline such as but not limited to ecology, habitat management such as peatland restoration or forestry management, and have a broad knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
• Proven track record of managing environmental projects, budgets and contractors including setting contactors to work, safety standards and managing risk assessment and method statements.
• Working knowledge of environmental auditing and inspections. Knowledge of ISO14001 would be an advantage.
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, regulators, agencies, NGOs and Planning Authorities andcoordinating stakeholder groups, meetings and events.
• Ideally a Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA or CIEEM, CIWEM etc) or career development pathway to enable membership.

Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.