Environmental Project Manager

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

SSE is one of the largest and most diverse energy companies in the UK. We own the electricity transmission network and own and operate the distribution network across the North of Scotland, and are responsible for maintaining, repairing and upgrading these networks.

As part of SSE, the Major Projects division is a focused delivery group that are delivering a wide range of construction projects within the UK.  We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to be part of a team working on a number of major transmission projects in Scotland.

As the Environmental Project Manager, you will be responsible for successfully delivering the environmental elements of the transmission projects, to cost, exacting standards and to project timescales during the consents and construction phases.  You will also:

• Liaise with statutory and key consultees on environmental aspects of these projects to maintain the relationships with SSE during each stage of the projects 
• Be engaged in meeting the Public, Landowners and Community Councils at various stages 
• Provide a day to day matrix management of workloads for Environmental Advisors and Clerks of Works, where necessary

 The successful candidate will have:

• An environmental related degree, preferably with a post graduate qualification
• Relevant previous experience post qualification
• Proven negotiation and communication skills
• Working knowledge of environmental planning processes (including EIA, EMS and SEA)
• A broad experience of a number of different environmental disciplines, including ecology, archaeology and earth science
• Experience within a construction role or the utility industry
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible attitude to work as you will need to support a number of diverse projects simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines

The role involves travel, including occasional overnight stays.  A full driving licence is essential.  

Closing date for applications is Friday 1 October 2010.

uccessful candidates will be subject to the Company's verification and vetting process which includes a basic criminal record check.