We're looking for a proactive and well-organised Consents Advisor to support the delivery of key energy infrastructure projects across the South of England. This role plays a vital part in ensuring regulatory approvals are secured on time and that stakeholder relationships are managed with clarity and care throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Consents Manager, you'll help drive progress across SEPD by combining technical insight with confident communication. You'll coordinate the consents process, uphold regulatory compliance, and build strong working relationships with local authorities, environmental bodies, landowners, and community representatives.

What you'll be doing

• Managing consents and approvals for major infrastructure projects

• Navigating planning regulations, environmental legislation, and land rights

• Building relationships with councils, landowners, community groups, and environmental bodies

• Supporting stakeholder engagement and public consultations

• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for internal and external use

• Identifying risks and helping the team develop smart mitigation strategies

• Liaising with engineers and project managers to keep timelines smooth and compliant

• Supporting the wider team - including geospatial analysts and engagement officers - to foster collaboration and high performance