Consents Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in the UK is seeking a Consents Advisor to manage permissions and negotiations for energy infrastructure projects. The role involves navigating land rights and ensuring that all regulatory approvals and stakeholder engagements are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land referencing and utility surveying, coupled with exceptional negotiation skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact the energy landscape positively and contributes to essential projects affecting millions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing land permissions and property consents.
• Ability to navigate compulsory purchase processes effectively.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage permissions, licences, and wayleaves for projects.
• Negotiate with landowners and ensure compliance with frameworks.
• Engage with local authorities and environmental bodies.

Skills

Land rights management

Stakeholder negotiation

Regulatory compliance

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...