Job Title Assistant Environmental Manager 

Location Glasgow 

Salary From £50,400, up to 10% bonus and health cover 

Flexible Working Pattern 

Help us create a better future, quicker 

The Assistant Ecology Manager is a supporting role within the Offshore Renewables Business, providing specialist ecological advice within large-scale offshore wind projects across the globe throughout the full project lifecycle from development into construction and operation to decommissioning.  The scope of the technical environmental remit includes birds, marine mammals, benthic habitats and other aspect of marine and terrestrial ecology. 

Working within the Offshore Project Services Team and reporting to a Ecology Manager, the Assistant Ecology Manager will be responsible for providing support to project teams to implement specified measures to maximise consenting success of offshore wind projects including support to gaining a S36 consent, other relevant environmental licences and discharging conditions. This includes expert input and advice to projects and supporting the work on key ecological consenting risks and opportunities.   

This Assistant Ecology Manager will be working as part of a global business with activities in many countries across the world. However the role will principally focus on supporting offshore wind projects in Scotland. The position may require frequent travel to various locations and the individual should be capable of assisting with managing environmental activities and resources at different project locations. 

What you’ll be doing 

You’ll support the Ecology Manager across offshore wind projects, contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), ecological surveys, mitigation and compensation measures, and monitoring programmes. You’ll provide technical input across areas including ornithology, benthic ecology, marine mammals, fish ecology and terrestrial ecology. 

You’ll provide environmental advice to project teams to support marine licensing and consent activities, including Marine Licences and European Protected Species licences. You’ll also engage with environmental and planning stakeholders and support the development of specialist working groups and steering groups. 

Keeping up to date with UK and European environmental and planning legislation, you’ll help develop and embed nature-positive approaches into project design and business processes. You’ll also support biodiversity reporting, ecology conferences and wider external communications. 

What you’ll bring 

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Biology/Ecology discipline 

• Demonstrable knowledge in one or more key areas: birds, marine mammals, benthic habitats, fish ecology, mitigation/compensation measures and monitoring. 

• Experience of working in teams and delivering against targets and reporting. 

• Knowledge of the consenting and licence processes for offshore projects in the UK. 

• Developing relationship management skills and confidence working with senior colleagues.  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of business functions and consultants. 

• Good report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key parameters and drivers impacting the work scope. 

• Able to adapt and work in a fast paced working environment and responsive to change. 

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 ScottishPower 

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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. 

ScottishPower is 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. 

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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.

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