Senior Stakeholder Management Leader (Hybrid/Flexible)

Mace Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Consents Management Lead to direct the design and delivery of consents services across major construction portfolios in the UK. You’ll manage delivery teams, resilience, and performance with a strong client focus.

With a chartered professional background, you will mentor staff, shape frameworks, and collaborate with peers and stakeholders to advance the profession while aligning with Mace's governance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering consents management on major construction programmes
• Chartered status or RTPI/NIPA membership or equivalent
• Degree in town planning or related field; active professional engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of consents management teams on assigned commissions
• Support hub PMO with resourcing and recruitment
• Be accountable for service performance on commissions
• Create and design consents management frameworks/strategies
• Direct clients, consultants, and project teams on consents matters
• Provide expert technical advice and build client relationships
• Mentor junior team members and drive professional development
• Align with industry best practice to ensure service excellence
• Manage risks, issues, reporting, and escalation as needed

Skills

Consents management leadership

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Chartered status or RTPI/NIPA membership

Job description

Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Consents Management Lead to direct the design and delivery of consents services across major construction portfolios in the UK. You’ll manage delivery teams, resilience, and performance with a strong client focus.

With a chartered professional background, you will mentor staff, shape frameworks, and collaborate with peers and stakeholders to advance the profession while aligning with Mace's governance and regulatory standards.