Senior Planning and Consents Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning and Consents Manager to lead a team dedicated to facilitating the transition to renewable energy. This pivotal role involves managing multi-million-pound projects, ensuring compliance with environmental policies, and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a passion for green energy and a commitment to fostering collaboration. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 15%

Generous pension scheme with 18% contribution

Company car options

26 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Flexible public holiday use

Share plans including Sharesave

Family care provisions

Professional development opportunities

Technology schemes

Employee support services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing project consents and environmental assessments.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver project consents successfully.
• Engage with stakeholders and represent the company at public events.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Knowledge of Energy Policy

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

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Senior Planning and Consents Manager, gb

Client: National Grid

Location: gb, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 730d8aa4c49e

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

About the roles

Great Britain's electricity infrastructure is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

As a Senior Consents Manager, you will build and lead a team of consenting lands, legal, and external affairs experts, with line management responsibility for the project consents team.

You will be an experienced strategic thinker and advisor with a significant influence on the successful outcome of projects, reporting to the Project Director. You will also influence other senior managers, directors, and executives at a strategic level.

You’ll be working to facilitate the transition to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind. You’ll be responsible for consenting activities for multi-million or multi-billion-pound projects, managing the delivery of consents to time, budget, and scope. Please view our video to learn more about what it's like to work in our teams.

We are open to full-time and part-time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About you

We seek experts in their field. The ideal candidate will be:

• A proactive self-starter committed to making a difference and using your consents experience to drive green energy forwards.
• An effective, inclusive leader who fosters openness and collaboration.
• Knowledgeable about energy industry policy and legislation, especially environmental and planning policies (desirable but not essential).
• Previous media experience (helpful but not essential).
• Flexible to travel as needed.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification.

What you'll do

Responsibilities include:

• Leading your team to successfully deliver project consents.
• Submitting compliant planning applications and managing post-application processes.
• Applying current legislation, regulations, guidance, and policies.
• Managing environmental assessments and coordinating with lands, legal, and external affairs teams.
• Engaging with industry bodies, statutory consultees, landowners, and the public.
• Representing National Grid at public events and engaging with communities.
• Managing resources, contracts, and external support to ensure project delivery.

What you'll get

A competitive salary of up to £78,000, plus benefits:

• Annual bonus up to 15%
• Generous pension scheme with 18% monthly contribution
• Company car options based on mileage
• 26 days annual leave plus options to buy more and flexible public holiday use
• Share plans including Sharesave and Partnership Shares
• Family care provisions and additional benefits such as professional development, technology schemes, and employee support services

About us

National Grid is committed to tackling climate change and delivering clean electricity, aiming for zero carbon operation by 2025 and 100% green energy by 2035. We connect homes and businesses, ensuring reliable power supply and investing in infrastructure to support a sustainable future.

More Information

This role closes on 30th September at 23:59. We encourage early applications. Interviews start the week of 7th October. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.