General information
City/town: Kent Job field: Construction External closing date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6208
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
As part of National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing, we’re delivering preliminary works for the Kent Roads section — 6 km of new road, Europe’s widest green bridge, a public park and 12 miles of pathways. This landmark project will pioneer low‑carbon construction techniques while creating local jobs, boosting skills and connecting communities across Kent and Essex via the UK’s longest road tunnel.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU, where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a Consent Manager who will be responsible for ensuring all obligations arising from the DCO process and associated consent documentation are accurately tracked, managed, and delivered in line with legal, regulatory, and project requirements.
As the Consents Manager, you will:
1. Maintain a comprehensive consents and commitments register to record all DCO-related commitments, obligations, and undertakings.
2. Serve as the key point of contact for DCO commitment queries from internal and external stakeholders.
3. Support internal audits and external reviews related to DCO compliance.
4. Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g. Planning Inspectorate, Local Authorities, Environment Agency) to provide updates and assurance.
5. Produce clear and concise reports on the status of commitments for senior management, regulators, and external stakeholders.
6. Support discharge of DCO requirements by providing supporting evidence and documentation.
We are looking for:
7. Proven experience in infrastructure project delivery, ideally within the transport, energy, or utilities sectors.
8. In-depth understanding of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and the UK planning regime (e.g. Planning Act 2008).
9. Strong skills in data management, document control, and tracking complex regulatory or legal requirements.
10. Experience working with cross-functional project teams, including engineering, legal, planning, and environmental disciplines.
11. Degree or equivalent in Planning, Environmental Management, Law, Engineering, or Project Management is desirable.
12. Knowledge of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) and its relationship with DCO commitments is desirable.
What we offer:
13. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
14. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
15. Professional development
16. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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