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Basingstoke, Hampshire
As a Consents Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of consents and permissions required for Energy projects. This role will specifically focus on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Consents Management. Are you experienced in securing land rights and managing consents for infrastructure projects? Key Responsibilites Lead on securing land and property consents, including wayleaves, easements, leases, access rights, planning permissions, and land purchases. Support a range of infrastructure works covering underground, overhead, and ground-based installations across private and public land. Engage with key stakeholders, from landowners and agents to local authorities and external contractors. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989, planning rules, and land rights regulations. Manage claims and negotiations, including compensation for access, land use, and statutory notices. Oversee contractors and consultants who support the delivery of consents and land rights services. Keep accurate records and reports to support project progress and audit requirements. Work closely with project teams, including engineers, planners, legal advisors, and environmental consultants. Help improve internal processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance how we manage consents. About you A background in utilities; electricity, water, gas, or infrastructure sectors. Proven experience in land rights, such as easements, access permissions, and statutory consents. Strong stakeholder skills: confident dealing with landowners, agents, councils, and contractors. Knowledge of UK land and planning laws, including the Electricity Act and other relevant regulations. Negotiation experience: able to secure agreements and resolve land-related issues. Project coordination: ability to work across multiple sites and disciplines. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder meetings. Benefits A great salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. What next? You apply, and we respond within 24 hours . Or to find out more give Ryan a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
As a Consents Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of consents and permissions required for Energy projects. This role will specifically focus on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Consents Management. Are you experienced in securing land rights and managing consents for infrastructure projects? Key Responsibilites Lead on securing land and property consents, including wayleaves, easements, leases, access rights, planning permissions, and land purchases. Support a range of infrastructure works covering underground, overhead, and ground-based installations across private and public land. Engage with key stakeholders, from landowners and agents to local authorities and external contractors. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989, planning rules, and land rights regulations. Manage claims and negotiations, including compensation for access, land use, and statutory notices. Oversee contractors and consultants who support the delivery of consents and land rights services. Keep accurate records and reports to support project progress and audit requirements. Work closely with project teams, including engineers, planners, legal advisors, and environmental consultants. Help improve internal processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance how we manage consents. About you A background in utilities; electricity, water, gas, or infrastructure sectors. Proven experience in land rights, such as easements, access permissions, and statutory consents. Strong stakeholder skills: confident dealing with landowners, agents, councils, and contractors. Knowledge of UK land and planning laws, including the Electricity Act and other relevant regulations. Negotiation experience: able to secure agreements and resolve land-related issues. Project coordination: ability to work across multiple sites and disciplines. A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits and stakeholder meetings. Benefits A great salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. What next? You apply, and we respond within 24 hours . Or to find out more give Ryan a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery of impactful outcomes across the Water, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. Our local and globally connected teams work with our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by applying systems-thinking within a collaborative working environment with our clients' teams and stakeholders. This approach is used to unlock insights into the performance of all their assets, leading to informed and timely decisions that deliver value and promote sustainable outcomes. Our success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers, brings continued opportunities for growth across our market sectors and disciplines. As part of our team's overall growth, we are looking to recruit a Principal Consultant. This role can be based in a number of locations, including London, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Bristol offices, to name a few, with hybrid working allowing for a great work-life balance. As a Principal Consultant within Regulatory Advice, you will lead the delivery of high-impact regulatory advisory engagements for clients operating in regulated sectors. You will provide strategic, economic, and governance advice on regulatory frameworks, price controls, compliance obligations, incentives, and performance commitments. You will be accountable for engagement leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder management, and guiding, mentoring and development of less experienced team members, while also contributing to business growth through thought leadership and proposal development. You will support our Client Service and Technical Directors with the development, and delivery of programmes, projects and technical outputs. In return you will have the opportunity to progress your career, acquire new skills and professional qualifications and to work with numerous clients located across the UK. About You You will have experience of working in a senior regulatory role primarily within the regulated water/energy sectors and have a track record of generating solutions to complex industry problems Experience of Price Review/revenue-setting processes (e.g., AMP cycles, multi-year determinations). Familiarity with assurance standards and approaches (three lines of defence, internal controls, ISAE 3000, audit and evidence packs). You will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of regulation policy and strategy Knowledge of cost modelling, benchmarking, or business case appraisal. Track record of winning work (proposal writing, account development, networking). Excellent written communication: ability to craft compelling, evidence-led arguments suitable for regulator/board audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior levels. Proven project leadership: planning, resourcing, risk management, and delivery to deadlines. High analytical capability: interpreting financial/performance data, assessing trade-offs, and forming recommendations. You will have a track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to share your experience by developing and mentoring talented individuals within our organisation. Why join us? We have the right environment and culture to provide flexibility, support, and work-life balance that you need to succeed. We offer a great benefits package including flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people-oriented company culture. If you are looking for a chance to further develop your career within a highly supporting organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients, then we would love to hear from you. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you. ReqID: 8419
Our Regulatory Advice team, part of the Stantec Advisory Services Group, has a significant track record of successful delivery of impactful outcomes across the Water, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. Our local and globally connected teams work with our clients to help them drive performance and realise financial and social value from their assets. We do this by applying systems-thinking within a collaborative working environment with our clients' teams and stakeholders. This approach is used to unlock insights into the performance of all their assets, leading to informed and timely decisions that deliver value and promote sustainable outcomes. Our success in supporting many of the UK's main utility providers and major infrastructure developers, brings continued opportunities for growth across our market sectors and disciplines. As part of our team's overall growth, we are looking to recruit a Principal Consultant. This role can be based in a number of locations, including London, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Bristol offices, to name a few, with hybrid working allowing for a great work-life balance. As a Principal Consultant within Regulatory Advice, you will lead the delivery of high-impact regulatory advisory engagements for clients operating in regulated sectors. You will provide strategic, economic, and governance advice on regulatory frameworks, price controls, compliance obligations, incentives, and performance commitments. You will be accountable for engagement leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder management, and guiding, mentoring and development of less experienced team members, while also contributing to business growth through thought leadership and proposal development. You will support our Client Service and Technical Directors with the development, and delivery of programmes, projects and technical outputs. In return you will have the opportunity to progress your career, acquire new skills and professional qualifications and to work with numerous clients located across the UK. About You You will have experience of working in a senior regulatory role primarily within the regulated water/energy sectors and have a track record of generating solutions to complex industry problems Experience of Price Review/revenue-setting processes (e.g., AMP cycles, multi-year determinations). Familiarity with assurance standards and approaches (three lines of defence, internal controls, ISAE 3000, audit and evidence packs). You will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of regulation policy and strategy Knowledge of cost modelling, benchmarking, or business case appraisal. Track record of winning work (proposal writing, account development, networking). Excellent written communication: ability to craft compelling, evidence-led arguments suitable for regulator/board audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior levels. Proven project leadership: planning, resourcing, risk management, and delivery to deadlines. High analytical capability: interpreting financial/performance data, assessing trade-offs, and forming recommendations. You will have a track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to share your experience by developing and mentoring talented individuals within our organisation. Why join us? We have the right environment and culture to provide flexibility, support, and work-life balance that you need to succeed. We offer a great benefits package including flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, a strong pension scheme and a people-oriented company culture. If you are looking for a chance to further develop your career within a highly supporting organisation, delivering exceptional solutions for clients, then we would love to hear from you. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you. ReqID: 8419
