Base Location: Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, Glasgow, Perth, or Reading Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 car /car allowance performance-related bonus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available The role SSE Thermal are recruiting for an experienced Lead Consents Manager to lead consenting and permitting activities for a range of cutting-edge low carbon thermal energy projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of sustainable energy solutions, from the development phase all the way through to commissioning. As the Lead Consents Manager, you will take the lead in ensuring that projects comply with environmental and regulatory standards, guiding complex projects towards successful delivery. You will play a crucial role in driving strategies, identifying risks, and managing external and internal stakeholders throughout the consenting process. You will - Design, implement, and lead consenting strategies for a variety of low carbon energy projects, including new builds and retrofits of thermal power generation infrastructure. - Collaborate with internal teams (including project, land, legal, engineering, and procurement) to ensure smooth, timely consenting and permitting. - Identify, instruct, and manage external consents resources, coordinating activities to meet project deadlines. - Manage and mitigate consenting and permitting risks, including developing strategies for optioneering and effective escalation of issues. - Ensure successful acquisition of consents, permits, and licences required across a wide range of areas, including planning, environmental, abstraction, marine, and safety permits. You have - Significant experience and expertise in the environmental, planning, and consenting requirements for large capital projects, including Environmental Permitting, Town and Country Planning, Development Consent Orders, Water Abstraction Licensing, and Section 36 Consent. - Membership with a recognized professional body (such as the Institute of Environment Management and Assessment, Royal Town Planning Institute, or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors). - An understanding of the commercial drivers of major infrastructure projects and a working knowledge of relevant Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation. - Proven experience in leading and managing project teams, particularly in environments with high uncertainty and rapid change. - Exceptional ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups, including local communities, local authorities, and statutory consultees. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. 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 Hannah hannah.e.cutajarsse.com / 01738 341147 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. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. LI-THE LI-HC1 LI-Hybrid