Senior Consents/Permits and EIA Environmental Manager - Heathrow

Job Summary

The Consents Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all statutory consents and approvals required for a major airport expansion project under the Development Consent Order (DCO) regime. This role spans pre‑application strategy and examination leadership, ensuring all consents are robust, deliverable, and fully aligned with the wider programme.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage inputs to the Consents Strategy, covering the DCO and all secondary consents (e.g., environmental permits, highways approvals, flood risk activity permits, s.61 consents, protective provisions).
• Manage development of the Master Consents Register, integrated consents schedule, and associated risk register.
• Lead, coordinate, and quality manage all EIA consultant teams on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the customer.
• Support statutory consultation, oversee Statements of Common Ground, and manage Examination responses.
• Produce and maintain consents look‑ahead, quarterly updates, and governance reports.

Education and Experience Requirements

Degree in planning, environmental management/law/engineering, or related discipline. Proven track record delivering Permits and Consents, ideally on complex transport/aviation projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of the Planning Act, EIA and HRA Regulations, and secondary consents.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental consultants and technical assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex schedules, risks, and reporting frameworks.

Application Instructions

Please advise rate sought and availability, and send CV in Word format. Apply via the website or email through the provided link.