Sustainability Advisor

Job Description

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

As our new Sustainability advisor your role will be to support the SP Transmission Senior Project Manager, Environmental Department and Engineering and Construction staff to deliver, monitor and review the RIIO-T2 Environmental and Sustainability commitments.

You will be supporting the continued implementation and improvement of the company’s Sustainability goals and provide sustainability specialist knowledge and advice to internal and external parties for the engineering and construction of energy related projects.

What you’ll be doing

This role will support SP Transmission in the delivery of strategic sustainability commitments and environmental action plan. This is anticipated to include:

• Provide support and advice to project teams prior to and throughout construction period.
• Develop and implement new methods, techniques, and practices to improve sustainability performance.
• Supporting strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across SP Transmission.
• Undertaking environmental cost benefit analyses.
• Baselining and analysis of material use and circular economy.
• Delivery of biodiversity enhancement initiatives.
• Managing and analysing data and supporting project level sustainability processes.
• Impact analysis of new legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Engaging / communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting with regulatory report submissions
• Supporting the delivery of pilot sustainability projects or innovation trials
• Support the delivery of our RIIO-2 Environmental Action Plan.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced analytical and data management skills.
• Knowledge of a range of sustainability topics including Science Based Targets, the Net Zero transition, circular economy, biodiversity and natural capital accounting and carbon offsetting.
• Awareness of general work activities conducted by an electricity network operator.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative team and taking initiative / ownership of individual tasks
• Well-developed report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and policy influencing carbon, the circular economy and climate change.
• Experience of working in a multi-project environment with time constrained and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills – must be able to quickly form effective working relationships at all levels, up to and including Directors and external stakeholders.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
• Experience of monitoring environmental and performance metrics against project deliverables.

Minimum Criteria

• Degree level qualification, preferably in an environmental or engineering discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – particularly Word and Excel.
• Full, clean driving licence.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.