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SSE plc
Consents & Environment Graduate Programme
Inverness On-site 0-2 yrs exp Utilities 12,983 employees
Environmental AssessmentSite InspectionsEnvironmental ComplianceConsentingRisk Management
Requirements
Applicants must have or expect to achieve at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject, including geography, planning, environmental disciplines, natural sciences, biology, zoology, or public relations and communications. The employer seeks adaptable, curious graduates who enjoy analysing information, solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and learning about infrastructure development and project delivery.
Job Description
Start Date: Commencing September 2027
Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth
Salary: £35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available
Turn your passion for Consents and Environmental Management into a meaningful career.
What is the Role?
As a Consents and Environment Graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle. You’ll support environmental assessments and site inspections, review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to help avoid or minimise environmental impacts. You’ll build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing your knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management. The programme will help prepare you for a future career as a Consents and Environment Manager within SSEN Transmission.
Our Consents & Environment teams help ensure projects are developed and delivered responsibly, balancing environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
What We're Looking For
You'll have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications.
We're looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while contributing to projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure and the future electricity network.
You'll Likely Be Someone Who
We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system
We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 Graduates@sse.com 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?
All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.
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.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship
#GRAD27
Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth
Salary: £35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available
Turn your passion for Consents and Environmental Management into a meaningful career.
What is the Role?
As a Consents and Environment Graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle. You’ll support environmental assessments and site inspections, review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to help avoid or minimise environmental impacts. You’ll build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing your knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management. The programme will help prepare you for a future career as a Consents and Environment Manager within SSEN Transmission.
Our Consents & Environment teams help ensure projects are developed and delivered responsibly, balancing environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
What We're Looking For
You'll have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications.
We're looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while contributing to projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure and the future electricity network.
You'll Likely Be Someone Who
- Enjoys analysing information, solving problems and identifying practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Has a genuine interest in infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement and the factors that influence successful project delivery.
- Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, embracing opportunities to develop new skills and experiences.
- Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Takes ownership of their work and approaches challenges with enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn.
We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system
We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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 Graduates@sse.com 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?
All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.
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.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship
#GRAD27
Education
Bachelor Degree
Skills
Environmental AssessmentSite InspectionsEnvironmental ComplianceConsentingRisk ManagementProject Documentation ReviewEnvironmental Impact MitigationStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingInformation AnalysisCollaborationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityInitiative
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