Planning and Consenting Manager

KBR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Planning and Consenting Manager in Glasgow. The role involves managing day-to-day planning and consenting operations, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience with major infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires effective stakeholder management and project oversight, aligning with programme objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex planning and consenting processes.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and marine licensing regimes.
• Demonstrated ability for risk management and programme reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning and consenting for the Programme.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and marine licences.
• Work collaboratively with client-side teams and construction partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Title: Planning and Consenting Manager

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

The Planning and Consenting Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all day-to-day aspects of planning and consenting for the Programme, covering both terrestrial and marine environments.

The role will ensure the timely preparation, submission, and determination of all necessary planning applications, marine licences, consents, and exemptions required for programme delivery.

You will work collaboratively with client-side teams, technical services, and design and construction partners to ensure that all planning and consenting activities are strategically coordinated, compliant with relevant legislation, and aligned with programme objectives.

This includes providing expert advice on town planning, marine licensing, and environmental permitting requirements to ensure full regulatory compliance and schedule efficiency.

What Do We Need

• Proven experience managing complex planning and consenting processes for major or nationally significant infrastructure programmes, ideally within regulated or defence environments.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, marine licensing regimes, and environmental permitting processes (including SEPA requirements).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage EIA screening and scoping, planning applications, and marine licence applications.
• Experience advising on town planning, marine consents, and environmental permitting at both strategic and programme levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and consultation skills, with experience liaising with statutory bodies, regulators, and local authorities.
• Strong project management skills, with experience maintaining and reporting on risk registers and programme milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Management, Marine Planning, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RTPI, IEMA, or equivalent).

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.