Environmental Advisor

Job Description

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Transmission Regulation Manager will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

The postholder role will support the SP Transmission Environmental Manager, Environmental Department and Engineering and Construction staff to deliver, monitor and continually improve the company’s Environmental Management Systems and practices to maintain ISO 14001 accreditation. With your environmental specialist knowledge, you will provide advice to internal and external parties for the engineering and construction of energy related projects.

As a vital part of SPEN, you will be exposed to a wide range of new and emerging workstreams, and at a pivotal time as ScottishPower leads the fight against climate change and strives to deliver our ambitious growth and investment plans. You can expect to be working with and learning from a broad range of stakeholders from across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group and relevant external bodies.

What you’ll be doing

• Comply with internal Environmental Management System to preserve ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Provide support and advice to project team prior and throughout construction period to achieve compliance with the statutory environmental requirements.
• Sustain and improve Environmental Procedures to identify and respond to emerging environmental legislation relevant to construction activities.
• Provide proactive, specialist guidance and advice regarding environmental controls, constraints and legislation specific to the project.
• Organise and interpret environmental surveys used to identify environmental risks
• Develop an Environmental Management Plan for the project ensuring that the findings of the surveys and any licences are included.
• Liaise directly with regulators/ stakeholders (such as, but not limited to: Nature Scot) throughout the project.
• Manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs to effectively document operational performance, compliance and prepare timely reports required for both internal and external distribution.
• Support the investigation and reporting of environmental incidents.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness initiatives.
• Review Contractors’ environmental documentation with particular emphasis on environmental regulations and requirements.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for individuals who have proven experience of environmental management, including an understanding of environmental risks in a construction project, environmental auditing, and dealing with the environmental regulator, ideally within a commercially focused utility, service or construction business. You will also have experience, with the following:

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant environmental discipline is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of current and developing environmental legislation is essential.
• Strong influencing and consulting/ communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a confident speaker
• Sound planning and analysis skills - anticipate problems and plan solutions.
• Experience of collaboration with contractors.
• Membership of Professional body relevant to this role is desirable.
• Environmental Auditing qualification is desirable.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate as minimum:

• 3+ years’ experience in on site Environmental Role within an engineering or construction related environment
• Computer literacy & working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
• Degree in an environmental discipline
• In-depth knowledge of current and developing environmental legislation
• Good understanding of ecological and hydrological aspects on construction sites
• CSCS card or Safety Passport
• Current valid 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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: 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.