Senior Consents Officer

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.As a Senior Consents Officer you will:Obtain relevant specialist technical consents and provide technical advice and support to clients in a timely mannerProvide professional advice on law and statute within the context of the project and legislationManage communication activities with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers, occupiers and other stakeholders in support of client objectivesDraft and issue consent orders, advising on the technicality of the consentManage the consenting process, in line with other project deliverablesCoordinate access to private landObtain agreements, evidencing condition of land before entryAdvise and agree reinstatement of land and deal with agricultural loss claimsManage teams of consenting officers, aiding their training and development through imparting own knowledgeProactively engage with statutory authorities, clients, contractors, and affected parties, showing a high level of technical knowledge and diplomacy to meet objectivesLead on collaborative working with project teams, often operating from the project / siteEnsure relevant stakeholders are kept updated and report on requirements ensuring KPI’s are met across clients and internal teamsEnsure good record keeping in the team to monitor and review progress to provide regular client updates and ensure accurate billingCarry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policiesSupport and provide constructive line management to own direct reports, engaging in regular progress reviews and feedback meetings to delegate tasks effectivelyMaintain and improve own knowledge and skills through company run trainingThe successful candidate will:Have a full UK driving licenceHave strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairsUnderstand and demonstrate what excellent customer service looks likeBe commercially focused and keen to use innovation and technology to deliver efficienciesPossess a willingness to challenge the normHave excellent communication skillsBe self-motivated and organisedBenefits:Annual bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthdayVitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balancePension Scheme via The Peoples PensionLife insurance (4x Base Salary)Free on-site parking in non-city centre officesCycle to work scheme26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave4 Weeks paid Paternity LeaveBHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailersElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ serviceSabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ serviceProfessional development – paid study leaveMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the yearDalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr