Consents & Land Rights Lead – Energy Infrastructure

Snowfox Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday entitlement 24–26 days

Employee benefits programme (Clancy Xt

Job summary

Clancy is seeking a Consents Manager to secure land rights and consents for energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and consents management.

You will lead on securing land and property consents, coordinate with landowners, authorities and contractors, and ensure compliance with the Electricity Act and planning regulations. A UK driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• A background in utilities; electricity, water, gas, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience in land rights, such as easements, access permissions, and statutory consents.
• Strong stakeholder skills: confident dealing with landowners, agents, councils, and contractors.
• Knowledge of UK land and planning laws, including the Electricity Act and other relevant regulations.
• Negotiation experience: able to secure agreements and resolve land-related issues.
• Project coordination: ability to work across multiple sites and disciplines.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead on securing land and property consents, including wayleaves, easements, leases, access rights, planning permissions, and land purchases.
• Support a range of infrastructure works covering underground, overhead, and ground-based installations across private and public land.
• Engage with key stakeholders, from landowners and agents to local authorities and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989, planning rules, and land rights regulations.
• Manage claims and negotiations, including compensation for access, land use, and statutory notices.
• Oversee contractors and consultants who support the delivery of consents and land rights services.
• Keep accurate records and reports to support project progress and audit requirements.
• Work closely with project teams, including engineers, planners, legal advisors, and environmental consultants.
• Help improve internal processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance how we manage consents.

Skills

Land rights management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project coordination

UK driving licence

Job description

Clancy is seeking a Consents Manager to secure land rights and consents for energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and consents management.

You will lead on securing land and property consents, coordinate with landowners, authorities and contractors, and ensure compliance with the Electricity Act and planning regulations. A UK driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder meetings.