At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in environmental assessments and project lifecycle management.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in shaping the future of electricity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Diverse career opportunities with a commitment to inclusivity and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in relevant fields like Geography or Environmental Science.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 $ per year.
Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth
Salary: £35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Full Time Flexible First options available
Turn your passion for Consents and Environmental Management into a meaningful career.
What is the Role?
As a Consents and Environment Graduate, you'll gain hands‐on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle. You'll support environmental assessments and site inspections, review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to help avoid or minimise environmental impacts. You'll build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing your knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management. The programme will help prepare you for a future career as a Consents and Environment Manager within SSEN Transmission.
Our Consents & Environment teams help ensure projects are developed and delivered responsibly, balancing environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
What we're looking for
- You'll have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications.
- We're looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while contributing to projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure and the future electricity network.
- You'll likely be someone who:
- Enjoys analysing information, solving problems and identifying practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Has a genuine interest in infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement and the factors that influence successful project delivery.
- Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, embracing opportunities to develop new skills and experiences.
- Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Takes ownership of their work and approaches challenges with enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn.
About SSE
We're helping shape the future of electricity. A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland. We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system.
We're accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
- Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 Graduates@sse.com 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.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship.
Consents & Environment Graduate Programme in Perth employer: SSE
SSE offers a range of benefits to support employees' finances, wellbeing, and family life, including competitive salaries and performance-related bonuses. The company fosters a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth, particularly in the energy sector, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative projects. Employees can expect to engage in meaningful work that contributes to the transition to net zero.
