Consents and EIA Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in London is seeking an experienced Consents and EIA Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of statutory consents for the airport expansion under the DCO regime. You will drive pre-application strategy, examination leadership and post‑decision discharge activities to ensure robust, deliverable approvals.

Join a major aviation project in the Greater London area, working with a dynamic team on complex infrastructure and systems delivery, shaping the future of air

Qualifications

• Experience delivering statutory consents and approvals for major infrastructure projects.
• Leadership of pre-application strategy, examination, and post‑decision discharge activities.
• Strong understanding of UK planning processes and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning coordination and delivery of all statutory consents for airport expansion under DCO regime.
• Drive compliance with EIA and regulatory requirements across disciplines.
• Engage stakeholders and coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals.

Skills

Consents management

EIA compliance

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder engagement

UK planning law

Leadership

Project governance

Airfield infrastructure knowledge

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: London

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Project Overview

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity

Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.

If you’re motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.

The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Job Summary

The Consents and EIA Manager will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of all statutory consents and approvals required for the airport expansion under the Development Consent Order (DCO) regime. The role spans pre-application strategy, examination leadership, and post-decision requirements discharge, ensuring all consents are robust, deliverable, and fully aligned with the wider programme. Reporting to the Senior Consents