Senior Project Manager

Ardent Management Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Health care

Job summary

Ardent Management Limited, Birmingham, is seeking a Senior Project Manager (AM6) to drive consent programmes for major infrastructure projects. The role coordinates planning, environmental, land and legal inputs, delivering on time and to a high standard in a hybrid-working, full-time capacity.

The Senior Project Manager will manage DCO/TWAO consent workstreams, maintain governance documents, and support integration of consent requirements into design, procurement, and construction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management for infrastructure, utilities or built environment projects.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across planning, engineering, environmental, land and legal inputs.
• Strong governance, documentation and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage consent workstreams across DCO, TWAO and other major consents.
• Coordinate inputs from planners, engineers, land referencers, legal staff and environmental specialists.
• Maintain registers, trackers and governance tools for consents; ensure timely delivery.

Skills

PM stakeholder management

Infrastructure projects

multidisciplinary coordination

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Descrip on

Role Informa on

Job Title Senior Project Manager (AM6)

Directorate (and Team) Consent Management

Location (supported by Hybrid Working)

Full Time or Part Time

Company Overview

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Engagement specialists and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.Established in 1992, we are a high-growth business with a client portfolio that includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero and growth agendas, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes.We are problem-solvers that are outcome focused working collaboratively with our clients to provide strategic advice and services that identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies, delivering buildable consents and then implementing those consents to positively change people’s lives and the world that we live in.

Birmingham

Full time

Role Purpose

Our Ardent purpose is - Delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.

The Senior Project Manager – Consent Project Management plays a vital role in coordinating and delivering the processes required to secure, manage and implement consents across major infrastructure projects. As part of an emerging and increasingly critical discipline within the sector, the Senior Project Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of consent programmes, working closely with planners, environmental specialists, land referencers, engineers and legal professionals.

This role exists to:

Manage the delivery of consent-related workstreams across Development Consent Orders (DCO), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAO) and other major consent regimes.

Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time, to quality and aligned with the consent programme.

Maintain registers, trackers, documentation and governance tools that ensure effective control of consents and compliance.

Support the integration of consent requirements into design, procurement and construction, ensuring teams understand constraints, commitments and obligations.

Deliver post-consent activities including requirement/condition discharge packages and construction readiness.

Interface with the Client to understand business need drivers and ensure they are met

The successful candidate will contribute to People Leader KPIs by:

Supporting engagement and wellbeing within the project team. Demonstrating commercial awareness through efficient delivery. Contributing to a safe, inclusive and positive working culture. Role-modelling Ardent values in all interactions.

They will support People Leader Metrics through:

A commitment to continuous learning and development. Consistent adherence to and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Values Alignment & Shared Commitment

The Senior Project Manager is an ambassador of Ardent’s values, promoting collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement in all areas of delivery.

Thirst for knowledge - We embrace every opportunity to learn, grow and continuously improve Own it - We do what we say we will do. We own our individual actions, are accountable for them,

and take pride in adding value Be the difference - Focus energy to make things happen. Go beyond process. Stand up, Stand out Enjoy the journey - Have fun, be engaged and be proud to be Ardent Adapt - We drive change and innovation to deliver growth and new opportunities in an ever

changing world

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Outcomes

Accountabilities and / or Responsibilities Outcome

Manage the day-to-day delivery of consentworkstreams across major projects.

Predictable, high-quality delivery of consent

Develop and maintain detailed consentprogrammes, trackers and schedules anddevelop the relevant strategies required forlarge infrastructure projects.

Clear workstream control and alignment with projectmilestones providing a clear direction for the projectand the associated teams.

Coordinate technical inputs (planning,environment, engineering, land, legal) throughthe entire consenting lifecycle.

Timely delivery of robust, audit-ready consentdocumentation.

by planners and engagement teams

Improved stakeholder relationships and smootherproject progression

Maintain accurate registers and compliancedocumentation (commitments, requirements,licences)

Strong governance and full transparency for clientsand regulators

Identify risks, blockers and issues within theconsenting workstream and escapeappropriately

Reduced delays and stronger risk management

Support post-consent implementation and

Construction teams receive timely approvals andremain compliant

Contribute to construction readiness,ensuring teams understand obligation

Buildable consents and reduced risk during earlyworks

Support the mentoring and coordination ofjunior team members and PMs

Developing capability and stronger team cohesion

Drive continuous improvement andstandardisation of consent PM processes

Increased efficiency, quality and client satisfaction

Competency, Skills & Experience Outcome

Strong experience in project management(infrastructure, utilities or built environmentpreferred)

Predictable project delivery and improved control of

Experience coordinating multi-disciplinaryteams

Better collaboration and aligned delivery acrosstechnical inputs

Understanding of the consenting landscape(DCO/TWAO/major consents)

Increased risk awareness and more effective planningand preparation

Strong organisational and analytical skills,with attention to detail

High-quality, accurate documentation and stronggovernance

Effective written and verbal communicationaligned with stakeholder coordination skills

Improved alignment with clients, consultants andstatutory bodies

Ability to manage competing deadlines in acomplex environment

More predictable delivery and improved efficiency

Assimilation of large quantities ofinformation and the ability to preparepresentations which are concise, easilyunderstandable and delivered in an engagingmanner

Informed teams and clients, improved understandingof consenting related matters

Commitment to professional growth andcontinuous learning

Contribution to QMS and overall team capability

Growing leadership capability; experiencementoring or guiding others

Increased team performance and engagement

What we offer

We are a purpose, and values led business with a strong focus on personal growth and opportunities to contribute to impactful infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK and Ireland, living our purpose in delivering life improving change for communities and future generations.

We promote a supportive and collaborative culture, where our people are empowered through coaching, hybrid working, and a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to professional development is clear, from supporting early-career professionals to enabling progression through professional qualifications and continuous learning, living our Thirst for Knowledge value. We provide purposeful work, which includes our contributions to the UK’s net zero agenda and community regeneration, and seek people who value the opportunity to solve complex challenges in a culture that thrives on innovation.

We’re a fast-growing business with a culture centred on learning, innovation, and opportunity. Through our company-wide coaching programme, we empower our people with faster, personalised career development, a deeper connection to our culture and values, and greater ownership or their progression.

We’re looking for curious, ambitious individuals who thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, where learning, openness, trust, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We also know the importance of enjoying the journey, which is why we value social connection and having fun along the way.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and wellbeing, engagement, and work-life balance of our team. From day one, our people have access to hybrid working, 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a company pension scheme.

We provide Benenden Health Care, offering mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, and personal accident protection (depending on level). Additional benefits include the Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, and a discretionary annual bonus scheme, all designed to ensure our people feel valued and supported.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact, you’re in the right place!.