Development & Stat Process Support Lead

Location: Cambuslang

Salary: £66,000 – £82,500 per year, up to 20% additional, Car Allowance, Family Medical Cover

Overview: As Development and Statutory Process Lead you will lead and develop a team of three direct reports to coordinate and link all statutory consenting activities associated with the £11bn RIIO‑T3 Capital investment projects across the full SPEN Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance – Provide strong leadership and direction of the 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 coordination and support of witnesses from across SPEN and external partners during hearings and enquiries.
• Team & Resource Management – Effective team management of circa 3 direct staff including all performance management and HR processes; lead training and development; establish a dedicated statutory process team to support increasing demand; review, assess, recommend and implement internal resourcing solutions, 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; 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); communicate effectively and foster open communication across project teams; act 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; manage timing and coordination of input to inquiry documents; coordinate discussions and reviews throughout the statutory processes; ensure comprehensive review and submission of all relevant documents; support witnesses from multiple departments during hearings and inquiries; maintain accurate records of risks, issues, actions, and decisions.
• Performance & Reporting – Manage research and insight practices from current projects to gather intelligence; responsible for the project performance KPIs and reports tailored to all levels of stakeholders; manage and monitor KPIs against targets, providing recommendations using robust methodologies; oversee preparation, submission, accuracy and timely completion of reports.
• Systems, Data & Process Improvement – Lead the development and implementation of collaborative platforms and data management systems to support statutory record integrity; manage audit trails of documentation to ensure robustness for regulatory scrutiny; drive continuous improvement initiatives in the documentation and statutory process delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven line manager with experience of managing large-scale infrastructure and/or customer projects.
• Experience working with statutory process in a regulated industry.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Company 10% pension contribution match up to 10% personal contribution.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase scheme.
• Share Schemes.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket.
• Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4× salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurant, gym and employee deals on travel insurance.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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 neuro‑divergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.