SSE Renewables
Environmental Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Environmental Manager
Environmental Manager – SSE Renewables (Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm)
Base Location: You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Aberdeen, Montrose, Perth, or Reading – or other SSER locations may also be considered.
Salary: £44,000 – £65,900 +
- Car allowance (if applicable)
- Performance-related bonus
- Range of benefits including:
- Financial support
- Wellbeing assistance
- Family benefits
Working Pattern:
- Fixed-term contract (12 months) or secondment
- Full-time
- Flexible first options available
About the Role
SSE Renewables is seeking an Environmental Manager to provide expert support to the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, SSE Renewables’ largest operational site in Scotland.
As Environmental Manager, you will:
- Deliver specialist environmental support for the site, focusing on:
- Environmental governance
- Discharge of consent conditions
- Ongoing consents management
- Environmental monitoring
- Liaise with the Montrose site team, including regular visits to the facility.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, including engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Serving as the primary environmental contact for the Seagreen site, managing environmental performance.
- Ensuring compliance with licences and consents, including implementing post-consent plans.
- Overseeing post-construction monitoring programmes, coordinating with external vendors.
- Monitoring and updating Marine Licences to support timely operational and maintenance activities.
- Liaising with:
- Regulators
- Environmental agencies
- Internal colleagues on environmental, land, and fisheries matters.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements & Skills
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Experience in environmental management, with knowledge of:
- Environmental legislation
- Policy frameworks
- Regulatory compliance
- Background working on marine or offshore projects (renewable energy experience helpful but not essential).
- Strong collaboration skills to work across:
- Multidisciplinary teams
- Internal/external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging with:
- Regulators
- External parties
- A proactive and inclusive approach with a:
- Focus on continuous improvement
- Commitment to sharing lessons learnt
About SSE
SSE’s Purpose: "Providing energy needed today while building the energy future."
- Investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure (2025–2030) under Transforming for Growth.
- SSE Renewables delivers green energy through:
- Windfarms
- Hydro power stations
- Solar and battery projects
- Part of 1,800-strong global team dedicated to driving net-zero energy transition.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Flexible Benefits
Support your lifestyle with a range of benefits, including:
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Private healthcare discounts
- Gym memberships
- Free online GP & 24/7 counselling service
- Lifestyle & Travel:
- Interest-free loans (tech or transport)
- New bike scheme (Cycle to Work)
- Season ticket loans
- Family Support:
- Maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
- Paternity leave entitlements
SSE’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure inclusivity.
If you need any support for your application, contact: Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com | 01738 275847
We aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, particularly welcoming applications from:
- Underrepresented groups
- Those from diverse backgrounds
Ready to Apply?
Begin your application via: [Apply Now]
Note:
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
- Criminality & credit checks are required upon offer acceptance.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills