Consents Lead

Description du poste:

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
We are looking for an experienced Consents Lead to support one of our utilities projects by managing consents activities, coordinating with statutory bodies, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, environmental and planning requirements. This role plays a key part in enabling timely project delivery through effective stakeholder engagement, technical assurance and the implementation of best practice consents processes.
You'll be responsible for:
* Managing consents across major projects, ensuring full compliance with relevant policy, regulatory requirements and legislation.
* Developing and implementing consents strategies and plans to support successful and timely project delivery.
* Delivering specialist stakeholder and communications activities on assigned commissions under the guidance of senior team members, ensuring consistent adoption of approved frameworks and strategies.
* Supporting the development and implementation of consents strategy documents, contributing to the planning, coordination and management of statutory and regulatory approval processes.
* Assisting with option selection and providing informed advice to project teams on intervention scope to support best-practice decision-making.
* Working collaboratively across the project to capture lessons learned and apply best practice from other delivery areas within the organisation.
* Coordinating with statutory bodies - including the environment agency, natural England and local authorities - to maintain effective communication channels and support approvals.
* Providing oversight and assurance of environmental assessments and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and policy.
* Identifying consents-related risks, supporting active risk management processes and escalating issues where appropriate.
* Assisting with coordination of the land acquisition process, engaging with internal teams and external partners as required.
* Supporting stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and communication standards.
* Contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of stakeholder, communications and consents methodologies across the wider team.
* Ensuring all consents, stakeholder and communications activities are aligned with Mace control centre standards, client expectations and applicable legislation.
You'll need to have:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in geography, town and country planning, or a related discipline.
* Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional body such as RTPI or RICS.
* APM Foundation (or equivalent) or interest in working towards professional accreditation.
* Experience within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments is beneficial.
What's on Offer:
* Car allowance.
* Medical insurance.
* Life insurance.
* Income protection insurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* 22 Days + 2 Mace days + 3 x-Mas shutdown + bank holidays.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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