Senior Planning & Consents Project Manager

About this role

This is a remote position.


*This role is only open to current residents of the UK. No relocation or visa support is provided, but there may be routes to visa sponsorship for suitable candidates in the future. It is important that you possess full working rights within the UK at the time of your application. Candidates who do not meet this requirement may not be responded to.*
We are a specialist project management consultancy supporting the development and delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects across England, Wales and Scotland.


We are looking for an experienced Senior Planning & Consents Project Manager to lead consenting work-streams for complex infrastructure projects from early concept and feasibility through application, examination, determination, pre-construction and Final Investment Decision (FID).


Working as part of integrated client and project teams, you will develop consenting strategies, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage the programmes, risks, interfaces and stakeholders required to secure project approvals.


This is a project management and coordination role rather than a purely technical planning position. It would suit someone who combines knowledge of UK planning and consenting regimes with the ability to lead complex programmes, influence decisions and maintain momentum across multidisciplinary teams.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and consenting work-streams from early feasibility and site selection through determination, pre-construction and FID
• Develop proportionate planning and consenting strategies for major energy and infrastructure projects
• Establish and manage consenting programmes, budgets, governance arrangements and delivery plans
• Coordinate inputs from environmental, engineering, land, legal, stakeholder engagement and commercial specialists
• Manage planning consultants, legal advisers and other specialist suppliers
• Identify the required consents, licences, per...