Benthic Ecology Manager

**See the prospect of joining in the growth and development of our offshore renewables pipeline in the Netherlands, to achieve a net zero world.**

To support SSE Renewables growth ambitions and deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme, we're recruiting for a Benthic Ecology Manager into our Offshore Wind Capital Projects team.

You will manage the delivery of the planned measures related to Benthic Ecology and Electromagnetic Fields as the technical lead for the Ijmuiden Ver Alpha offshore windfarm in the Netherlands, a c2GW Offshore windfarm scheduled for energisation in 2029.

**About the Role**

**Team**: Grow your talent in a team of supportive colleagues, in a friendly work environment

**Salary**: €Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

**Base Location**: Rotterdam, Netherlands + Remote

**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

**Welcome to our brand-new team, development Offshore Netherlands**

As part of our international growth plans, we have recently established a team based in the Netherlands. You'll be part of the Dutch crew where you, and your colleagues, will work within a small but highly motivated team, 'hands-on' collaborating on different projects in the Netherlands.

**Key accountabilities will include**:

- Manage delivery of the planned benthic and EMF measures and the related monitoring programmes for each.
- Liaise on all procurement processes in order to deliver both the technical aspects of the measures and their respective monitoring programmes.
- Engage with suppliers, survey contractors and consultants to deliver the best measures and monitoring program on time and to budget.
- Provide a technical lead for all matters related to the project and develop strong working relationship with the relevant scientific leads at key stakeholder groups.
- Lead inputs to detailed OWF design to embed commitments on marine ecology enhancement measures and EMF monitoring.
- Engage with the engineering package leads of the project to ensure that the proposed measures are fully integrated into the design and delivery of the OWF.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, you need to have a positive, can-do attitude with a keen eye for detail, the ability to be proactive, work independently and function well as part of a team.

In addition, we would love you to have:

- Be organised and record significant project data / information.
- Good motivator and communicator able to work both independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Proactive problem solver.

**Join a global leader in renewable energy**

SSE is a growing energy company working on a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest EUR 14 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future.

**Help drive our journey to net zero**

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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