Consents Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working option

Pension scheme

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Consents Manager to lead strategy, coordination and delivery of statutory consents for a major rail infrastructure programme. You will act as the central authority for consent matters, ensuring timely permissions and risk-managed delivery across design, procurement and construction.

You will engage with local authorities, statutory bodies and stakeholders, embedding consent requirements into planning, environmental assessments and construction planning, maintaining a

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Consents Strategy and integrated planning for the programme.
• Coordinate planning and consent activities under Railway Order or equivalent frameworks.
• Maintain an integrated Consents Schedule and ensure obligations are tracked and auditable.
• Embed consent requirements into design development, environmental assessments, and construction planning.
• Support delivery teams in discharging planning conditions and compliance obligations.
• Develop MoUs with local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Act as primary interface with consenting authorities to facilitate timely approvals and issue resolution.
• Support stakeholder engagement with clear consent-related information.
• Coordinate with property and land teams on safeguarding, acquisition, and access requirements.
• Provide governance, risk, and reporting on consent status and issues.
• Manage external consultants and audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Project governance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

Experience with Railway Order or similar frameworks

Tools

Consent tracking systems

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.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, embedding consent requirements into design, procurement, and construction activities while maintaining strong engagement with statutory bodies, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Your role

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.

About you

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

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.