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 double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032. Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change. About the Role To support our growth ambitions and deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme, we're recruiting a Benthic Ecology Manager into our Offshore Wind Capital Projects team. You will manage the delivery of the planned measures related to Benthic Ecology and Electromagnetic Fields as the technical lead for the Ijmuiden Ver Alpha offshore windfarm in the Netherlands, a c2GW Offshore windfarm scheduled for energisation in 2029. Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin. Salary: £55,200 to £83,000 dependant upon experience performance-related bonus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available. Key responsibilities include: - Manage delivery of the planned benthic and EMF measures and the related monitoring programmes for each. - Liaise on all procurement processes in order to deliver both the technical aspects of the measures and their respective monitoring programmes. - Engage with suppliers, survey contractors and consultants to deliver the best measures and monitoring program on time and to budget. - Provide a technical lead for all matters related to the project and develop strong working relationship with the relevant scientific leads at key stakeholder groups. - Lead inputs to detailed OWF design to embed commitments on marine ecology enhancement measures and EMF monitoring. - Engage with the engineering package leads of the project to ensure that the proposed measures are fully integrated into the design and delivery of the OWF. What do I need? To be considered for this role, you need to have a positive, can-do attitude with a keen eye for detail, the ability to be proactive, work independently and function well as part of a team. In addition, we would love you to have: - Be organised and record significant project data / information. - Good motivator and communicator able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team. - Proactive problem solver. Given the international nature of the project, with a team spread over the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, there will likely be an element of travel involved (3-4 days per month), depending on where the successful candidate ends up based. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare 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 contactDouglas on douglas.macalistersse.com / 01738 275199. 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. LI-REN LI-DM2 LI-Hybrid OR LI-Onsite