About the job
As a Senior Consents Consultant, you will spearhead and oversee consents management activities on intricate, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with Development Consent Orders (DCO) and statutory obligations, while effectively managing risks and supporting overarching programme governance. This position operates with a significant level of autonomy and provides critical leadership, assurance, and technical oversight in the delivery of consents and commitments.
This is a pipeline vacancy aimed at supporting upcoming projects set to launch soon.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Consents Leadership
- Direct the coordination and execution of consents and commitments across designated programme areas.
- Offer expert technical guidance to Programme and Project Teams regarding DCO compliance and statutory requirements.
- Ensure effective management of Delivery Partner consents through a risk-based approach.
- Oversee the creation and upkeep of Commitments Registers and Registers of Requirements.
- Assist with certification, requirement discharge, and post-DCO compliance tasks.
Change & Compliance Management
- Facilitate change control processes to maintain the integrity of the DCO baseline.
- Monitor cumulative effects and compliance risks throughout the programme.
- Identify potential scope changes impacting time, cost, or compliance, and escalate accordingly.
- Independently manage project compliance with essential legislation.
Programme Governance & Assurance
- Lead or support audit and assurance activities related to consents compliance.
- Ensure that Integrated Management System (IMS) and governance standards are ingrained and adhered to across teams.
- Actively identify risks, opportunities, and control measures.
- Provide updates to senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and progress.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead small to medium-sized consents teams delivering outputs of medium to high complexity.
- Delegate tasks, supervise outcomes, and ensure quality control.
- Mentor junior consultants, fostering their professional growth.
- Facilitate technical discussions between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Chair meetings and confidently lead presentations.
Commercial & Programme Awareness
- Prepare and review consulting estimates during tender processes.
- Support project finance and schedule management efforts.
- Integrate risk, programme, and cost considerations into decision-making processes.
