Sustainability Advisor – Forestry Salary from £44,000 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support. Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (more details below)Location: CambuslangPermanent / Full TimeHelp us create a better future, quicker Role<ul><li>Supporting the SPT Sustainability Specialist (Biodiversity), Sustainability Department and Engineering and Construction staff to deliver, monitor and review the RIIO-T Environmental and Sustainability commitments with a focus on nature.</li><li>Supporting the continued implementation and improvement of the company’s Sustainability goals.</li><li>Provide sustainability specialist knowledge and advice to internal and external parties for the engineering and construction of energy related projects.</li><li>Supporting delivery of the Sustainability and Environmental commitments within the RIIO-T2 £1.8bn and T3 £11bn Capex programmes:<ul><li>To the required timescales agreed in the business plan</li><li>Setting strategies plans with all key stakeholders to ensure commitments are met</li><li>Highlighting and addressing any blockers to achieving the commitments to management</li><li>Supporting the delivery of ~£150m of biodiversity enhancement schemes across the SPT Licence area. </li></ul></li></ul>What you’ll be doing This role will support SP Transmission in the delivery of strategic nature commitments and targets within the SPT environmental action plan. This is anticipated to include:<ul><li>Provide support and advice on nature impacts and solutions to project teams prior to and throughout construction period.</li><li>Develop and implement new methods, techniques, and practices to improve sustainability performance with a focus on nature outcomes.</li><li>Supporting strategies to achieve nature positive across SP Transmission.</li><li>Undertaking environmental cost benefit analyses.</li><li>Baselining and analysis of SPT projects and offsite nature enhancement schemes</li><li>Delivery of biodiversity enhancement initiatives and compensatory planting requirements</li><li>Managing and analysing data and supporting project level sustainability processes.</li><li>Impact analysis of new legislation, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Engaging / communicating with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting with regulatory report submissions · Supporting the delivery of pilot sustainability projects or innovation trials · Support the delivery of our RIIO-2 Environmental Action Plan.</li></ul>What you’ll bring <ul><li>Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline e.g. sustainability, environmental or engineering.</li><li>Experience in nature restoration works and/or development and delivery of forestry schemes.</li><li>Advanced analytical and data management skills.</li><li>Knowledge of a range of sustainability topics including Science Based Targets, the Net Zero transition, circular economy, biodiversity and natural capital accounting and carbon offsetting.</li><li>Awareness of general work activities conducted by an electricity network operator.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative team and taking initiative / ownership of individual tasks</li><li>Well-developed report writing and presentation skills.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation and policy influencing carbon, the circular economy and climate change.</li><li>Experience of working in a multi-project environment with time constrained and sometimes conflicting deadlines.</li><li>Interpersonal skills – must be able to quickly form effective working relationships at all levels, up to and including Directors and external stakeholders.</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).</li><li>Experience of monitoring environmental and performance metrics against project deliverables.</li></ul>Minimum Criteria <ul><li>Degree level qualification, preferably in an environmental or engineering discipline.</li><li>Practical understanding of the Utilities Industry</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – particularly Word and Excel.</li><li>Full, clean driving licence.</li></ul>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: <ul><li>36 days annual leave </li><li>Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave </li><li>Share Schemes </li><li>Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding  </li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases </li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving </li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans </li><li>Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments </li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary) </li><li>Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support </li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more </li></ul>    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 &gt;£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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>. MobilityPlease 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 belowOctober-1-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Sustainability Advisor - Forestry

Sustainability Advisor – Forestry Salary from £44,000 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support. Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (more details below)Location: CambuslangPermanent / Full TimeHelp us create a better future, quicker&nbsp;Role<ul><li>Supporting the SPT Sustainability Specialist (Biodiversity), Sustainability Department and Engineering and Construction staff to deliver, monitor and review the RIIO-T Environmental and Sustainability commitments with a focus on nature.</li><li>Supporting the continued implementation and improvement of the company’s Sustainability goals.</li><li>Provide sustainability specialist knowledge and advice to internal and external parties for the engineering and construction of energy related projects.</li><li>Supporting delivery of the Sustainability and Environmental commitments within the RIIO-T2 £1.8bn and T3 £11bn Capex programmes:<ul><li>To the required timescales agreed in the business plan</li><li>Setting strategies plans with all key stakeholders to ensure commitments are met</li><li>Highlighting and addressing any blockers to achieving the commitments to management</li><li>Supporting the delivery of ~£150m of biodiversity enhancement schemes across the SPT Licence area.&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>What you’ll be doing&nbsp;This role will support SP Transmission in the delivery of strategic nature commitments and targets within the SPT environmental action plan. This is anticipated to include:<ul><li>Provide support and advice on nature impacts and solutions to project teams prior to and throughout construction period.</li><li>Develop and implement new methods, techniques, and practices to improve sustainability performance with a focus on nature outcomes.</li><li>Supporting strategies to achieve nature positive across SP Transmission.</li><li>Undertaking environmental cost benefit analyses.</li><li>Baselining and analysis of SPT projects and offsite nature enhancement schemes</li><li>Delivery of biodiversity enhancement initiatives and compensatory planting requirements</li><li>Managing and analysing data and supporting project level sustainability processes.</li><li>Impact analysis of new legislation, regulations, and standards.</li><li>Engaging / communicating with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting with regulatory report submissions · Supporting the delivery of pilot sustainability projects or innovation trials · Support the delivery of our RIIO-2 Environmental Action Plan.</li></ul>What you’ll bring&nbsp;<ul><li>Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline e.g. sustainability, environmental or engineering.</li><li>Experience in nature restoration works and/or development and delivery of forestry schemes.</li><li>Advanced analytical and data management skills.</li><li>Knowledge of a range of sustainability topics including Science Based Targets, the Net Zero transition, circular economy, biodiversity and natural capital accounting and carbon offsetting.</li><li>Awareness of general work activities conducted by an electricity network operator.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative team and taking initiative / ownership of individual tasks</li><li>Well-developed report writing and presentation skills.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation and policy influencing carbon, the circular economy and climate change.</li><li>Experience of working in a multi-project environment with time constrained and sometimes conflicting deadlines.</li><li>Interpersonal skills – must be able to quickly form effective working relationships at all levels, up to and including Directors and external stakeholders.</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).</li><li>Experience of monitoring environmental and performance metrics against project deliverables.</li></ul>Minimum Criteria <ul><li>Degree level qualification, preferably in an environmental or engineering discipline.</li><li>Practical understanding of the Utilities Industry</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – particularly Word and Excel.</li><li>Full, clean driving licence.</li></ul>What’s in it for you&nbsp;&nbsp;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%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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:&nbsp;<ul><li>36 days annual leave&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave&nbsp;</li><li>Share Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases&nbsp;</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving&nbsp;</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans&nbsp;</li><li>Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments&nbsp;</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)&nbsp;</li><li>Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support&nbsp;</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why SP Energy Networks&nbsp;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 &gt;£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.&nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.&nbsp;MobilityPlease 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&nbsp;Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowOctober-1-2025

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