Consents Manager

Consents Manager
We are recruiting for an experienced Consents Manager with a strong background securing and managing consents, permits and regulatory approvals across major infrastructure or construction projects.

This is a senior project based role suited to somebody who can manage complex consent requirements, engage effectively with regulators and stakeholders and support project teams in maintaining compliance throughout delivery.

Candidates with experience across infrastructure, civil engineering, energy, utilities or major project environments would be highly relevant.

The Project

A major infrastructure and renewable energy development near Inverness is now entering delivery and forms part of a significant long duration investment programme supporting the future resilience of the UK electricity network.

The project represents one of Scotland’s most technically complex infrastructure developments and includes:

• Large scale heavy civil engineering works
• Underground and tunnelling activities
• Major reinforced concrete structures
• Power and energy infrastructure
• Associated enabling and supporting works

Our client is a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor recognised for delivering technically complex civil engineering, energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.

The Role

As Consents Manager, you will take responsibility for managing project consents, permits and regulatory approvals, working closely with project leadership, environmental teams, engineers, statutory bodies and external stakeholders to support compliant project delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project consents and regulatory approval requirements
• Coordinating permit and consent applications across the project
• Liaising with statutory bodies, regulators and key stakeholders
• Monitoring consent conditions and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Supporting planning and environmental obligations across delivery teams
• Managing consent related documentation and reporting
• Providing advice and guidance to project teams on consent requirements
• Supporting risk management and programme considerations linked to approvals and permits

What We Are Looking For

• Consents, permitting or regulatory management experience within infrastructure, construction or civil engineering
• Experience managing complex approvals and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of planning, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience liaising with statutory bodies and regulators
• Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder interfaces
• Experience within energy, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous

The project is based near Inverness, Scotland.

Accommodation and travel support will be provided for candidates mobilising from outside the area.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV.