Consents & Environment Graduate Programme

2 months ago


Inverness, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time
What is the Role

As a Consents and Environment graduate joining SSEN Transmission, you will follow a specialist pathway. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of their graduate programme with the aim of providing relevant experience that will lead to a substantive post.

SSEN Transmission are currently seeking a Graduate that is highly motivated and has a genuine passion to help deliver some of the most iconic upcoming National infrastructure projects in Scotland. In doing so, they will positively support Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero through connecting renewable energy and transporting it to the core centres of demand.

You will support our team of ‘Delivery’ Consents and Environmental Managers in the coordination and monitoring of contractor and internal environmental and consenting compliance, and in meeting all statutory and internal obligations along with our sector leading environmental and sustainability ambitions.  

Opportunities also exist to work on bespoke consents and environmental initiatives to add value to the way we provide support to our wider project teams and our contractor base. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast paced and industry leading company.

What do I need to join?

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 bachelor's degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Law, Zoology or PR and Communications.

We'd love you to have some practical work experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSEN Transmission and the prospect of a long-term future with us.

You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process .

About our Business

owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package 

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for  to find out more.


Our Benefits

Sharesave Scheme 34 days of annual leave Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday Interest-free technology loans 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service Private healthcare discounts Subsidised gym memberships 21 weeks full pay maternity leave Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets  

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