On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Consents Manager for a 6 month contract which is a hybrid role so does require up to 3 days a week in the London office Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britains railway. From Crossrail - Europes largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britains best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! As a Consents Manager, your main responsibilities will be: * Set the strategic direction for consents and environmental assessments, embedding requirements early in project development. * Develop multi-disciplinary consenting strategies, integrating land, planning, and environmental considerations, and advise on optimal consent routes (TWAO, DCO, Hybrid Bill). * Create and deliver procurement strategies for specialist suppliers, leading tendering and contract award processes. * Implement assurance regimes to ensure compliance with statutory obligations, governance, and the PACE Framework, reporting on risk, cost, time, and quality. * Lead stakeholder engagement strategies, representing the organisation in consultations, hearings, and public forums to build trust and secure buy-in. * Manage the full lifecycle of consent applications, from submission and negotiation to discharge of conditions. Essential Skills * A Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and chartered Membership of a relevant professional institution. * Experience of preparation of Transport and Works Act Orders and good working knowledge and understanding of the development consent framework within which the railway operates, including: Land and Property, Town Planning, etc. * Experience of developing and delivering complex consents programme for major projects. * A good understanding and experience of public consultation and stakeholder engagement. * Thorough understanding of environmental consents and assessments gained through first-hand experience of advising and/or leading Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Assessment and/or similar environmental processes/consents. * Demonstrable skills in initiating and building positive working relationships with customers, their team and stakeholders. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.