Consents Advisor

MorePeople; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in energy infrastructure is seeking a Consents Advisor in Exeter to manage land rights and compulsory purchase orders, ensuring smooth project execution. You will support negotiations with landowners and engage with various stakeholders to secure necessary permissions. The role offers the opportunity to shape significant energy projects making a major impact on the UK's infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and land rights.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks related to land and utilities.
• Proven ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Land rights negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Compensation negotiation

Project coordination

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...