DCO Development Director

Overview

Lead the end-to-end DCO strategy, shaping how these schemes are defined, positioned and consented. Drive successful DCO applications, ensuring they are robust, fundable and aligned with national policy and regulatory requirements. Engage at senior level with regulators and government bodies, including the Planning Inspectorate and key statutory stakeholders. Oversee a complex, multi-disciplinary delivery model, spanning planning, engineering, environmental assessment, land, legal and consultation. Influence national infrastructure thinking, managing risks and shaping how large-scale water resource projects are delivered in the UK.

Requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience developing and delivering major infrastructure programmes, ideally NSIPs
• Strong DCO expertise, including leading projects through pre-application, examination and approval
• A track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across organisations and supply chains
• Deep understanding of planning, environmental, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government, regulators and investors
• The ability to balance strategy with delivery, making decisions that unlock progress while managing risk.

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