Consents Advisor

MorePeople; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Consents Advisor to manage land and property consents critical for energy projects. The role involves negotiating land rights, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll play a key part in securing timely approvals and compensation agreements. Ideal candidates will have experience in stakeholder engagement and land referencing, helping to shape the utilities infrastructure that powers millions of homes and businesses in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating land rights and compulsory purchase orders.
• Technical expertise in land referencing and utility surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage permissions, licenses, and wayleaves for projects.
• Support negotiations with landowners and stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with local authorities.
• Stay informed of planning regulations and land rights frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Land Referencing

Utility Surveying

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...