Development & Stat Process Support Lead

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include:
• Leadership & Governance
• Provide strong leadership and direction of team through planning and consenting processes, including public consultation and statutory engagement ahead of critical path milestones.
• Demonstrate knowledge of land and planning processes in Scotland, including statutory powers and legal frameworks.
• Exhibit excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence outcomes and support project delivery.
• Lead the co-ordination and support of witnesses from across SPEN and external partners during hearings and enquiries
• Team & Resource Management
• Responsible for the effective team management of circa 3 direct staff including all performance management and other HR processes are followed. This will include all training and development requirements are identified and implemented.
• Lead the establishment of a dedicated statutory process team to support increasing demand and improve planning, reporting, and coordination.
• Maximise the value of team by effective leadership and professional development of staff.
• Review, assess, recommend and implement internal resourcing solutions, for existing and new skillsets such as technical writers and statutory process specialists, to reduce drafting iterations and improve documentation quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
• Assess and articulate the public benefit arising from infrastructure projects, including the evaluation of alternatives using established policy and methodology.
• Lead collaboration across Project, Land & Planning, Estates and Legal teams and, when necessary, with government, regulators, and strategic partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, government agencies, local authorities, and strategic partners (e.g. OFGEM, NESO, other TOs).
• Communicate effectively and foster open communication across project teams, acting as the point of escalation for the team and colleagues across interfacing directorates.
• Programme Integration & Delivery
• Manage the monitoring of project milestones, intervening where necessary to resolve risks or delays impacting site access or statutory compliance, identified and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing timing and co-ordination of input to inquiry documents, feeding in expertise as required.
• Coordinate discussions and reviews throughout the statutory pro

Benefits

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT CLOSES THE DAY BEFORE ANY AUTOMATED DATE SHOWN - PLEASE REFER TO THE CLOSING DATE IN THE BODY OF THE ADVERT Job Title: Development and Statutory Process Support Lead - (FTC 12 months) Location: Cambuslang Salary from £66,000 to £82,500 + up to 20% + Car Allowance + Family Medical Cover Contract Length: 12 months Help us create a better future, quicker Join SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, and be a driving force behind one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure transformation. With over £10 billion planned investment in transmission projects across central and southern Scotland by 2031, we're building the backbone of a Net Zero future-and we need visionary commercial leaders to help us get there. This is your opportunity to influence the design and delivery of innovative commercial and contract strategies that will power the UK's transition to clean energy. You'll be at the heart of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working at pace to meet the Scottish and UK Government's 2030 climate targets and beyond. At SPEN, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that's tackling climate change head-on. You'll work alongside passionate professionals across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group, and key external partners, gaining exposure to cutting-edge projects and strategic decision-making. We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous development. We invest in our teams, encourage bold ideas, and support career growth-because when you thrive, we all succeed.

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