Consents Manager

Morepeople 01780; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Consents Manager in Basingstoke to oversee all aspects of consents and permissions for energy projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in land rights management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include securing consents and managing negotiations. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Employee benefits program

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of UK land and planning laws.
• Full UK driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead on securing land and property consents.
• Manage claims and negotiations for land use.
• Oversee contractors who support consents delivery.

Skills

Land rights management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Project coordination

Job description

As a Consents Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of consents and permissions required for Energy projects. This role will specifically focus on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Consents Management. Are you experienced in securing land rights and managing consents for infrastructure projects?

Key Responsibilites

• 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.

About you....

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.

Benefits....

A great salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including 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.

What next?

You apply, and we respond within 24 hours. Or to find out more give Ryan a call on 01780 480 530 or email [e-mail]