Senior Consents Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project

EDF Energy Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited is seeking a Senior Consents Engineer for the Sizewell C project. You will identify consent requirements, coordinate submissions, and liaise with regulators to ensure compliance with environmental and planning requirements throughout the construction programme.

You will work closely with project teams, environmental specialists and delivery partners to maintain robust consent records, monitor conditions, and provide assurance that activities proceed safely and compliantly.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Environmental, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with regulators such as the Environment Agency, local authorities or other statutory bodies is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to coordinate information from multiple disciplines.
• Experience producing, reviewing or managing technical documentation and compliance records.
• The role requires confidence to challenge, influence and communicate across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify consent requirements across a diverse portfolio of construction activities.
• Coordinate technical information and supporting documentation for consent submissions.
• Work with planners and delivery teams to ensure consents align with programme milestones.
• Liaise with environmental specialists, designers, temporary works teams and supply chain partners for applications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Regulatory liaison

Documentation management

Data management (Excel)

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory documentation tools

Job description

EDF Energy Limited is seeking a Senior Consents Engineer for the Sizewell C project. You will identify consent requirements, coordinate submissions, and liaise with regulators to ensure compliance with environmental and planning requirements throughout the construction programme.

You will work closely with project teams, environmental specialists and delivery partners to maintain robust consent records, monitor conditions, and provide assurance that activities proceed safely and compliantly.