Consents Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Consents Advisor to manage land rights and stakeholder negotiations for critical energy infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring timely regulatory approvals and building trusted relationships with local authorities and landowners. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of planning regulations. This position is crucial for delivering impactful energy solutions to communities across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing land rights and permissions.
• Proven negotiation skills with stakeholders and landowners.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage permissions and access for construction projects.
• Support negotiations with landowners and agents.
• Build relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with planning and environmental regulations.

Skills

Land rights understanding

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

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...