DCO Consents Manager

Slr Consulting Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking to appoint a DCO Consents Manager in the UK to play a key role in the delivery of energy transition projects. This position requires strong coordination with project stakeholders and management of consent strategies. The ideal candidate will enjoy flexible working options including remote arrangements, comprehensive benefits including a pension, healthcare, and career progression opportunities, while working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Travel and life insurance

Flexible working hours

Family friendly policies

25 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consent support and develop and execute consenting strategies for major energy transition infrastructure projects.
• Lead on client and partner communications for projects.
• Identify and upscale key risks, decisions and issues to the Project Director and client with recommendations for management.
• Take responsibility for the quality and delivery of DCO consent deliverables.
• Interface with project stakeholders including engineers, land agents, specialists, and lawyers.
• Develop relationships with external project stakeholders, such as local planning authorities and key statutory consultees.

Job description

Overview

You will join an experienced Major Projects team based within the Planning and EIA function of the business, working on consenting large energy infrastructure projects, particularly linear infrastructure, such as electrical cables, transmission lines and hydrogen pipelines. Owing to a number of large projects which are due to kick off we are looking to make an appointment for an October 2025 start.

The role: You will play a significant role in the co-ordination and delivery of NSIP projects, working closely with EIA Project Managers, technical EIA specialists, and specialist partners to deliver large energy infrastructure projects. Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and project partners across the UK you will undertake the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consent support and develop and execute consenting strategies for major energy transition infrastructure projects.
• Lead on client and partner communications for projects.
• Identify and upscale key risks, decisions and issues to the Project Director and client with recommendations for how they can be managed.
• Take responsibility for the quality and delivery of DCO consent deliverables.
• Interface with project stakeholders including engineers, land agents, consultation specialists and lawyers.
• Develop relationships with external project stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, Planning Inspectorate, and key statutory consultees.

Location & Working Arrangements

The position could be located in any SLR UK office with remote and hybrid options also available. We are also open to part-time and job share.

Company & Benefits

Due to continuing success and major project wins, SLR Consulting is seeking to grow its DCO planning and consent management team with the appointment of a DCO Consents Manager. We are working on the delivery of some of the most significant energy transition projects in the UK. This is an opportunity to join major projects early in the process and have an influential role in their delivery. You will join an experienced Major Projects team based within the Planning and EIA function of the business.

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.