Consents advisor

Matchtech Group; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance

Clancy Xtras

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clancy is seeking a proactive Consents Advisor in Stirling to support the management of consents and stakeholder engagement for major energy infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Consents Manager, you will help ensure regulatory approvals are obtained on time and maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

You will build relationships with local authorities, environmental bodies and communities, coordinate with project teams, and contribute to improving consent

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3–5 years) in consents management, environmental permitting, or regulatory compliance within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations, environmental legislation or land rights relevant to construction projects.
• Project management skills with ability to prioritise tasks and coordinate across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with consents management software or databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate issues and minimize delays.
• Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment, with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the consents and approvals process for infrastructure projects, ensuring permissions and licences are obtained within deadlines.
• Stay up to date with planning regulations and environmental legislation to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, communities, landowners and environmental agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of consent applications, stakeholder interactions and engagement activities; prepare reports.
• Identify risks and help develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to incorporate feedback into timelines.
• Suggest process improvements to streamline consents and engagement workflows.
• Provide administrative and strategic support to the Consents Manager and team.

Skills

Consents management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & reporting

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Process improvement

Team leadership support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Consents management software

Job description

Consents Advisor

Stirling

We are easy to do business with That's why we need people like you to help us support our customers. Our Energy team is recruiting …

We are seeking a proactive and organised Consents Advisor to support both the management of the consents process and the execution of stakeholder engagement activities. This role is crucial in ensuring that regulatory approvals are obtained in a timely manner and that effective communication with stakeholders is maintained throughout the lifecycle of key energy infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Consents Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping projects progress smoothly across Scotland by combining technical know-how with strong communication skills.
The Consents Advisor will support the coordination of consents, ensure full regulatory compliance, and be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including local authorities, environmental bodies, and community representatives.

Here are some of the activities you would get involved with...

• Consents Management: Assist in managing the consents and approvals process for infrastructure projects, ensuring that all necessary permissions, permits, and licences are obtained within project deadlines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the Consents Manager by staying up to date with planning regulations, environmental legislation, and other legal frameworks to ensure compliance throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community groups, landowners, and environmental agencies. Help facilitate clear communication to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged with project developments.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all consent applications, stakeholder interactions, and engagement activities. Prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that all documentation is compliant with regulatory and company standards.
• Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying potential risks and challenges associated with obtaining consents and engaging stakeholders. Work with the project team to develop strategies that mitigate these risks and ensure smooth project progression.
• Project Coordination: Liaise with project managers and engineers to ensure that consents and stakeholder feedback are incorporated into project timelines, helping to streamline approvals and maintain good relations with external parties.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving processes for managing consents and engagement, streamlining workflows, and adopting best practices to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Support Team Leadership: Provide administrative and strategic support to the Consents Manager and assist in leading engagement activities with the wider team, including geospatial analysts and other officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

We would love to hear from you, if you can demonstrate…

• Proven experience (ideally 3-5 years) in consents management, environmental permitting, or regulatory compliance within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of either planning regulations, environmental legislation or land rights and regulatory frameworks relevant to construction projects.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate activities across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with consents management software or databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and build positive relationships.
• A proactive problem-solver who can anticipate issues and develop solutions that minimise project delays and enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid environment, with a willingness to travel.

The role will require occasional travel between project sites and offices, as well as the flexibility to attend stakeholder meetings and public consultations in various locations.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at24-26days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.