NSIP Consents Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to lead the consenting strategy for major energy infrastructure projects. This dynamic role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables while maintaining strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in NSIP projects and a deep understanding of the consenting regime. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting clients on NSIP projects.
• Excellent knowledge of national policy and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Developing consenting strategies for major energy projects.
• Leading client communications and multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing project budgets and identifying key risks.

Skills

NSIP consenting regime knowledge

Client management capabilities

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Stakeholder relationship development

Attention to detail

Job description

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The role

will involve short term travel across the UK depending on client and project sites as required.

Typically, you will undertake the following:

1. Developing the consenting strategy for major energy infrastructure projects;
2. Leading on client and partner communications for individual projects;
3. Leading multidisciplinary teams, alongside an EIA Project Manager, to complete development consent applications;
4. Working alongside others (Project Director, Project Controller) to manage and maintain the multi-million pound project budgets;
5. Identifying and escalating key risks, decisions, and issues to the Project Director and client with recommendations for how they can be managed on the projects;
6. Taking responsibility for the quality of NSIP deliverables ensuring standards are met;
7. Interfacing with project stakeholders including engineers, land agents, consultation specialists, and lawyers;
8. Developing relationships with external project stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, and key statutory consultees.

About us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and progression opportunities. Additionally, we provide 25 days of annual leave, flexible, agile, and hybrid working options, and family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.

About you

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Proven track record of supporting clients to consent large and complex NSIP projects;
• Excellent knowledge of the NSIP consenting regime, including national policy, the Planning Act, associated legislation, Planning Inspectorate advice, and project case history;
• Demonstrable client management capabilities with the ability to develop and manage high-level client relationships;
• An ability to win and deliver new work through existing and new client or partner contacts;
• Proven experience building, managing, and leading complex multidisciplinary teams;
• Expertise in developing strong external stakeholder relationships;
• An eye for detail with the ability to deliver a wide spectrum of consenting documentation to a high standard.

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