Due to continuing success and major project wins, SLR Consulting is seeking to grow its DCO planning and consent management team with the a ppointment of a DCO Consents Management Consultant. We are working on the delivery of some of the most significant energy transition projects in the UK. This is an opportunity to join major projects early in the process and have an influential role in their delivery.
Overview of team / business area
You will join an experienced Major Projects team based within the Planning and EIA function of the business delivering large energy infrastructure projects, particularly linear infrastructure, such as electrical cables, transmission lines and hydrogen pipelines.
We are looking to make appointments for projects starting in October 2025.
The role
You will play a significant role in supporting the delivery of NSIP projects, working closely with Senior DCO Consent Managers, EIA Project Managers, technical EIA specialists, and specialist partners.
Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and project partners across the UK you will undertake the following:
* Provide specialist consent support and develop and execute consenting strategies for major energy transition infrastructure projects;
* Support with client and partner communications for projects;
* Identify and escalate key risks, decisions and issues to the Project Manager, DCO Consent Manager and client with recommendations for how they can be managed;
* Take responsibility for the quality and delivery of assigned DCO consent deliverables;
* Interface with project stakeholders including engineers, land agents, consultation specialists and lawyers.
* Develop relationships with external project stakeholders, such as local planning authorities, Planning Inspectorate, and key statutory consultees.
Ideally the role would be undertaken from one of the following UK offices: London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne. Flexible hybrid working practices would be considered.
About us
SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a
company pension plusexcellent healthcare offering,travel and life insuranceand astructured career frameworkwith regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities forprogression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additionalflexible bank holidays, weoffer flexible, agile and hybrid workingwhich enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
You will have gained experienced of working on and managing consenting aspects on major NSIP projects, ideally on a linear project and within the Power sector.
We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
* Experience of working on at least one large complex NSIP project;
* Developing knowledge and understanding of the DCO consenting regime, including national policy, the Planning Act and associated legislation, Planning Inspectorate advice and project case history;
* Evidence of being able to manage and develop client relationships;
* Experience of co-ordinating tasks with multidisciplinary teams;
* Experience of working with external stakeholders; and
* An eye for detail with an ability to deliver a wide spectrum of consenting documentation to a high standard for internal and client review.
Given the level of expertise needed for the role, you are likely to be working towards full member of a professional body such as RTPI or CIWEM.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible orinvisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.
We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world.
When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space.
We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.
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