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    Planning & Consents Manager - London, United Kingdom - SSE

    SSE
    SSE London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    About the Role

    Base Location:Reading, Glasgow, London or Perth Preferred | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.


    Salary: Competitive + 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

    Are you a dynamic and experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy industry? Join SSE's Distributed Energy business as a Planning & Consents Manager and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the energy landscape.


    SSE's Distributed Energy business is at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

    With a strong focus on Solar, Electricity Networks, Electric Vehicle and Heat asset businesses, we are on a mission to expand and become a £1bn valued company within just 5 years.

    As a Planning & Consents Manager within the Land, Property & Consents Team, you will play a critical role in driving this growth by securing vital permissions for our projects as well as establishing a comprehensive and consistent approach to doing so.



    As Planning & Consents Manager your key responsibilities will include:

    • Establishing a comprehensive and consistent approach to designing and delivering consenting strategies on projects across the business and ensuring that risks are identified and mitigated accordingly from project origination to project execution.
    • Support projects by providing desktop screening and initial planning advice on opportunities, advising internal stakeholders on the likelihood of achieving planning permission and the relevant consents together with the appropriate route to doing so. At project origination set out risks, timescales, processes, costs, relevant specialist consultant engagement and stakeholder engagement.
    • Assist the Project Development Managers in selecting and appointing specialist consultants, setting out clear Scope of Works and managing the consultant throughout their instruction.
    • Support the business in building strong relationships with key external consenting stakeholders at local, regional and national level including statutory consultees and key community leaders.
    • Support the business in tracking planning policy changes and engage with industry bodies on emerging consenting issues. Feedback to the business on relevant consenting risks, considerations and opportunities that may impact project delivery and strategy.

    To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

    • Have technical expertise in Town & Planning and consenting of major development projects.
    • Be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, a member of or working toward being a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
    • Have the ability to challenge project teams and stakeholders to ensure robust consenting decisions on projects are taken and risks are clearly identified and mitigated.
    -. Have the ability to clearly present key messages and to communicate at all levels in the organisation as well as to key stakeholders outside of the organisation.


    • The ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders.

    About our Business
    SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc.

    We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management.

    In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).


    What's in it for you?
    We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

    Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing 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 contact /

    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.

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