Head of Dev & Statutory Process

As Head of Development and Statutory Process, you'll lead the overall management, delivery, and strategic development of all statutory consenting coordination and support activities across SP Transmission's RIIO-T3 capital investment programme.

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure effective coordination of statutory activities across Project, Land & Planning, Estates, and Legal teams
• Manage three project teams providing specialist support and driving continuous improvement, resource strategy, and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead strategic direction, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and oversee governance of coordination and support of witnesses during hearings and enquiries
• Oversee programme integration, performance reporting, and development of systems and processes to support statutory consent processes

This role directly supports the UK's transition to clean energy by leading statutory consent processes for over £11bn in transmission investment, helping build the backbone of a Net Zero future and meeting Scottish and UK Government climate targets.

We're looking for a strategic leader with deep commercial expertise and a passion for innovation.

• Relevant degree qualification and/or postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience relating to delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience in a programme management environment of multiple projects and disciplines
• Experience of managing complex programmes, contracts, and statutory consent processes
• Proven record in high profile leadership roles and experience creating and forming new teams and processes

Salary starting from £72,400 per annum plus up to 30% annual bonus, £450pcm car allowance and family healthcare. Flexible Hybrid Working.

• 36 days annual leave with holiday purchase option
• Pension scheme with double match up to 10% company contribution
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Schemes, Cycle to Work scheme, and public transport loans
• Private medical insurance, health cash plan, and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and various discounts

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. They operate transmission networks in Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and North West England, investing over £5.5 billion to support renewable energy growth and Scotland's Net Zero by 2044 ambition.