Job Summary
The DCO Consultation Project Manager supports the Senior DCO Engagement & Consultation Manager in the coordination, and execution of statutory and non‑statutory consultation for the Heathrow West Development Consent Order (DCO) pre‑application process. The role is delivery‑focused, responsible for the execution of the consultation programme, including management of third‑party consultation consultants, coordination with multidisciplinary technical teams, and oversight of all consultation materials and outputs required to meet Planning Act consultation requirements. Operating in a high‑profile, highly scrutinised environment, the role ensures that consultation activities are well‑planned, compliant, auditable, and effectively integrated with project design development and DCO submission requirements.
Major Responsibilities
- Consultation Program Delivery & Coordination: Design and manage the delivery programme, covering key stages – non‑statutory consultation, statutory consultation and targeted engagement. Coordinate closely with the Engagement & Consultation team to ensure consistent messaging and integrated delivery.
- Consultant Management & Delivery Oversight: Lead third‑party consultation consultants (e.g., exhibitions, digital engagement, communications materials). Act as the primary interface between consultants and project teams.
- Technical Integration & Content Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, design, environmental, planning, and land teams to validate inputs for consultation materials and ensure technical accuracy. Facilitate participation of technical specialists in events, briefings, and public‑facing activities.
- Consultation Materials & DCO Compliance: Oversee the production, review, and approval process for all consultation materials. Maintain a record of how materials evolve alongside the scheme.
- Consultation Feedback, Tracking & Reporting: Establish and manage a system to capture, track, and categorize consultation feedback, including its influence on scheme development. Analyse and document consultation responses and provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and key issues to project leadership.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, planning, public policy, social sciences, or a related field and 10+ years of experience, or 14+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering statutory consultation under the Planning Act 2008 or similar consenting regimes.
- Proven experience managing complex consultation programmes for major infrastructure or NSIP projects.
- Strong experience managing third‑party consultants and multidisciplinary technical inputs.
- Experience producing consultation materials and contributing to Consultation Reports and DCO submission documentation.
- Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong program delivery and execution focus.
- Excellent organisational and coordination capability.
- Deep understanding of DCO consultation requirements and governance.
- Ability to integrate technical, communications, and stakeholder inputs.
- High attention to detail and commitment to auditability and compliance.
- Sound judgement in complex, high‑profile environments.
- Collaborative and solutions‑oriented approach.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- UK‑based role requiring travel across Greater London and surrounding areas.
- Availability to support evening and weekend consultation events.
- Professional certification such as IAP2.
- Ability to deputise for the Senior DCO Engagement & Consultation Manager as required.
Total Rewards / Benefits
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Diversity and Inclusion
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EEO Statement
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