CareerPlan

Associate Director - Consents Management

UK wide, UK, gbFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead consents management and strategy for major infrastructure projects (DCO, TWAO, TCPA) across the UK and internationally, navigating pre/post-consent stages and stakeholder engagement.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director (Consents Management)

Builds

Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects and programmes

Domain

Infrastructure, Transport, Utilities, Energy, Defence

Required skills

Consents leadership and management, Consent production and delivery, Environmental impact assessments, Stakeholder engagement, Procedural strategic advisory, Project management in complex environments, Business development, Mentoring/Line management

Preferred skills

Consulting environment experience, Track record of delivering tangible results, Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities

Technologies

DCO, TWAO, TCPA, Development Consents Order, Transport and Works Act, Town & Country Planning

Responsibilities

Navigate Development Consents Order, Transport and Works Act and Town & Country Planning processes; Lead consents leadership and management (pre & post consent); Manage client relationships; Identify and realise business development opportunities; Lead or contribute to bid proposals; Mentoring and/or managing team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities