Our Programme Advisory team specialises in the strategy, set‑up and transformation of major programmes and asset‑owning enterprises within the transport, defence, utilities, and power sectors across the UK and internationally.
The Opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and proactive individuals to join our Programme Integration team within Programme Advisory. The Consents Team requires people with hands‑on experience working in a large project environment who can help us deliver tangible results for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of an integrated project team to ensure the delivery of key client deliverables relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects and programmes navigating the Development Consents Order, Transport and Works Act and Town & Country Planning processes, across the pre/post consent stages of the project or programme lifecycle.
- Occupy client or service roles involving consents leadership and management (pre & post consent), consent production and delivery, environmental impact assessments, consultation/stakeholder engagement and procedural strategic advisory / assurance.
- Manage client relationships.
- Identify and realise business development opportunities.
- Lead or contribute towards the preparation of bid proposals or manage key bids.
- Lead internal initiatives within the Programme Advisory team, such as the development of programme integration products and methodologies.
- Mentor and/or manage members of the Programme Advisory team.
- Line‑manage junior staff (where applicable).
Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge and practical experience of the lifecycle of a consents process from pre to post consent.
- Demonstrable technical understanding of consents strategy via different consenting routes (DCO, TWAO, Hybrid Bill).
- Demonstrable technical understanding of discharging primary and secondary consents and post‑consent deliverables.
- Experience of pre‑application and/or post‑consent liaison with internal and external stakeholders within large and complex organisations.
- Experience of coordinating approvals and notifications between all interested parties and managing consent management plans/strategies.
- Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: consents leadership and management (pre & post consent), consent production and delivery, environmental impact assessments, consultation stakeholder engagement and procedural strategic advisory.
- Experience working in, or a familiarity with, a consulting environment (other consultancies or as an internal consultant) or the ability to demonstrate a consulting skillset.
- A proven track record of delivering tangible results across a range of projects, adopting a nimble approach and a can‑do attitude.
- Experience of programme and/or project management within a complex environment with multiple workstreams, including DCO, TWAO and/or TCPA consenting environments.
- Experience of managing the production of high‑quality deliverables within challenging timescales.
- Experience developing productive working relationships and the ability to identify new business opportunities.
- Experience in some/all of the following sectors: infrastructure, transportation, utilities, defence, energy and natural resources (including nuclear) and real estate.
Skills
- Deep understanding of the planning and development of major projects and programmes.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities.
- A commitment to your own learning and development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Outcome‑focused.
- Passionate and energetic.
Why Join Us
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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