Offshore Environmental Project Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,700 to £58,100 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Car allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 3AQ |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 548649_1713353995 |
Summary
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 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.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
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 or Reading
Salary: £38,700 - £58,100 + car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
This is a fantastic 12 month fixed term opportunity where you'll be part of the SSE Renewables Offshore Sustainability Team, supporting 2 offshore Wind projects which are currently in development stage. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring and reporting on compliance obligations and commitments against project licences and consents, as well as:
- Supporting the implementation of SSER's strategic sustainability goals and action plans, including identifying project level opportunities to implement sustainable solutions.
- Managing environmental surveying and monitoring work, associated contracts and contractors, providing input to the tender process and evaluating contractor risk assessments and reports.
- Liaising with the Consents Teams to ensure licensed activities are undertaken in line with industry best practice and consents conditions.
- Coordinating with SSER's broader Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), such as climate, carbon, social, supply chain and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring all aspects of sustainability are integrated into the project.
- Reviewing and contributing to the Environmental Management Plans and preparing and/or reviewing other relevant plans (Wildlife Procedures etc.).
What do I need?
You do not need a background in Renewables to be considered for this role. As long as you have transferable skills, we welcome your application.
We would love you to have the following;
- Experience in Environmental Management, accompanied by a broad knowledge of environmental legislation and policies, and sustainability practices.
- A background working with large offshore projects, including contractor management.
- The ability and passion for driving collaboration and promoting inclusive working practices.
- A strong capacity to engage in instantaneous decision-making while accounting for obstacles arising during project development and construction, and a knowledge of budget management.
- Expertise in acting as the point of contact for various stakeholders such as Regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams, and advocating the adherence to environmental best practice.
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 Pamela on 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.