Consents Advisor

MorePeople; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the energy sector is seeking a Consents Advisor to manage land and property consents, oversee negotiations with stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance for major energy infrastructure projects in the UK. The role requires strong skills in stakeholder engagement and a solid understanding of land rights negotiations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on energy delivery while working with a variety of stakeholders to facilitate critical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing permissions and licenses for construction projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and environmental legislation.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage land and property consents for projects.
• Support negotiations with stakeholders for fair outcomes.
• Build relationships with local authorities and community representatives.
• Stay informed about planning regulations and statutory frameworks.
• Coordinate project timelines and access agreements.

Skills

Land rights negotiation

Compulsory purchase order knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

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...