Environmental Planner

Environmental Planner (x9)

Covering Central & Southern Scotland

Salary from £53,280 to £66,600 (dependant on experience)

Plus excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities

Permanent / Full Time

Hybrid

Closing Date: 01/06/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals. 

The Land & Planning Team within Energy Networks gain the appropriate land rights and planning consents required to install and keep installed the distribution and transmission network in order for the business to deliver its statutory obligations and Business Plans.

What you’ll be doing

As an Environmental Planner you will be responsible for the control and development of statutory environmental planning obligations associated with major on and offshore infrastructure projects, undertaking Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the project management, preparation and submission of high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR).

• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of project specific strategies to be carried into the EIA process, based on particular project details. Ensuring from the outset that strategies decided upon must withstand the most rigorous of external examination in order to secure various onshore and offshore consents.

• Control specialist environmental consultants in EIA and develop productive relationships with a variety of project team members, assuming financial responsibility for capital spend associated with consenting works.

• Consult with a wide variety of stakeholders such as Local Authorities, Scottish Government, Statutory Bodies, Communities and Interest Group to secure planning consents.

• Liaise with appropriate business functions and legal teams to develop strategy and submissions for public inquiry/hearings; manage and liaise with specialist consultants. Where necessary represent the Company on environmental planning matters at such inquiries and hearings. Documentation completed as per need and timescales.

• Develop, guide and advise on design of projects in order to minimise significant project risk due to planning delays and achieve planning approval.

What you’ll bring

• Educated to degree level in planning management with preferably a broad experience within the industry – including expert knowledge of the Town & Country Planning Act, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, planning policy, guidance and environmental matters generally.

• Experience of and responsibility for the delivery of large commercial planning applications, critical to the fulfilment of multi-million-pound capex commitments.

• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present information effectively to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges; and the ability to manage competing priorities using sound judgment to determine options and solutions.

• Commercial awareness

• IT literacy

• Customer service skills

• Project management skills

Minimum Criteria

• UK Driving License

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an environmental/planning discipline, with legislative knowledge.

• Previous experience in a similar relevant environment role is necessary

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 careers@scottishpower.com.

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.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

June-2-2025