Consents Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Consents Manager in Dublin to oversee the strategy, coordination, and delivery of statutory and regulatory consents for a major rail infrastructure programme. The role involves engaging with authorities, managing risks, and leading consent activities to meet programme milestones. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant discipline and significant experience with Irish infrastructure consents. Benefits include competitive salaries, hybrid working, and a range of lifestyle perks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering consents on major Irish infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven relationships with Irish local authorities and regulatory organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and delivery of statutory and regulatory consents.
• Develop integrated Consents Strategy aligned to programme delivery milestones.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive Consents Schedule.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Degree in Planning, Environmental Management, Engineering, Law, or related

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Consents Manager to lead the strategy, coordination, and delivery of all statutory and regulatory consents required for a major rail infrastructure programme. You will act as the central authority for all consent-related matters, ensuring that necessary permissions are secured in a timely manner, compliance obligations are met, and programme risks are effectively managed.

Consents Strategy & Planning

• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated Consents Strategy aligned to programme delivery milestones.
• Lead all planning and consent activities under the Railway Order process (or equivalent statutory approval frameworks as applicable).
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive, integrated Consents Schedule.
• Ensure all consent conditions, commitments, and obligations are fully captured, tracked, and auditable.
• Embed consent requirements into design development, environmental assessments, and construction planning.
• Support delivery teams and contractors in the discharge of planning conditions and compliance obligations.
• Lead the development and management of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with local authorities and statutory bodies.

Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

• Establish, maintain, and leverage strong working relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, and consenting/regulatory bodies.
• Act as a primary interface with consenting authorities to facilitate timely approvals and effective issue resolution.
• Support stakeholder and public engagement activities by providing clear, accurate consent-related information.
• Coordinate closely with property and land teams regarding safeguarding, acquisition, and access requirements.

Governance, Risk & Reporting

• Develop and maintain the Consents Risk Register, identifying and mitigating programme risks.
• Provide regular reporting on consent status, risks, and issues to programme leadership and governance forums.
• Manage external consultants, advisors, and specialist inputs relating to consents.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with statutory and programme requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree (or equivalent) in Planning, Environmental Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering consents on major Irish infrastructure projects, particularly within the Railway Order framework or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation, environmental assessment processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven, in-depth understanding of and established relationships with Irish local authorities, An Bord Pleanála (or successor bodies), and other key consenting and regulatory organisations.
• Proven experience managing commitments registers, consent conditions, and compliance tracking systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• The ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder programme environment.
• Experience in rail or large-scale transport infrastructure (desirable).

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and programme integration.
• Stakeholder influence and relationship management.
• Risk management and problem solving.
• Governance and compliance focus.
• Delivery-driven with strong organisational skills.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries, a hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, flexible holiday allowances, and a range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.