Rail Consents Manager – Strategy & Compliance

Matchtech; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Consent Manager to lead consents management for a major Irish rail infrastructure programme. You will oversee the strategy, coordination and delivery of statutory consents, ensuring timely permissions, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

The role involves embedding consent requirements across design, procurement and construction, collaborating with local authorities, statutory bodies and multiple stakeholders within Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Planning, Environmental Management, Engineering or Law.
• Proven track record delivering consents on major infrastructure projects in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning law and environmental assessment processes.
• Experience with Railway Order or similar statutory approvals.
• Established relationships with Irish local authorities.
• Experience managing commitments registers and compliance tracking systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Consents Strategy aligned with programme milestones.
• Lead planning and consent activities under Railway Order or equivalent frameworks.
• Manage an integrated Consents Schedule with auditable conditions and obligations.
• Embed consent requirements into design, environmental assessments and construction planning.
• Support delivery teams with discharge of planning conditions and compliance obligations.
• Develop memoranda of understanding with local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Act as primary interface with consenting authorities to facilitate approvals.
• Maintain relationships with statutory consultees and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain a Consents Risk Register and provide regular reporting on status and risks.
• Manage external consultants and inputs for audits and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Planning & scheduling

Education

Degree in Planning/Environmental Management/Engineering/Law

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Consent Manager to lead consents management for a major Irish rail infrastructure programme. You will oversee the strategy, coordination and delivery of statutory consents, ensuring timely permissions, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

The role involves embedding consent requirements across design, procurement and construction, collaborating with local authorities, statutory bodies and multiple stakeholders within Ireland.