Consents Advisor

MorePeople; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK seeks a Consents Advisor to manage land rights and negotiate stakeholder agreements for energy projects. The role requires expertise in land referencing and navigating compulsory purchase orders. Candidates should have strong stakeholder engagement skills and an understanding of regulatory requirements. This position is vital for ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining compliance with statutory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in land rights and stakeholder negotiations.
• Strong understanding of compulsory purchase frameworks.
• Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage permissions, licenses, and wayleaves for construction projects.
• Support negotiations with landowners and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with local authorities and community representatives.
• Ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Land rights knowledge

Project management

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact on the UK's energy and utilities infrastructure? We're looking for a Consents Advisor who thrives on navigating land rights, compulsory purchase orders (CPOs), and stakeholder negotiations to keep critical projects moving.

Why this role matters

You'll be at the heart of major energy infrastructure delivery, ensuring regulatory approvals, land access agreements, and compensation negotiations are secured on time. This is a chance to combine technical expertise in land referencing and utility surveying with strategic stakeholder engagement—helping shape projects that power millions of homes and businesses.

What you'll be doing

• Land & Property Consents: Manage permissions, licences, and wayleaves, ensuring smooth access for construction and utilities projects.

• Compulsory Purchase & Compensation: Support negotiations with landowners, agents, and stakeholders, ensuring fair outcomes and compliance with statutory frameworks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with local authorities, environmental bodies, landowners, and community representatives.

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of planning regulations, environmental legislation, and land rights frameworks.

• Project Coordination: Work clo...