Senior Consultant - Consents Management in Ledston

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 in the UK and internationally. Since forming in 2018 our growing team of experts has brought innovative thinking to some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges – delivering tangible outcomes for clients by combining technical excellence with transformational change capability. We are an influential team who share a common passion for making change a reality, continually setting new standards. As a diverse and inclusive team of unique individuals, we inspire one another to do better every day. Our collaborative culture ensures that everyone’s potential is maximised, with constant learning through experience and close team relationships.

The Opportunity

We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and proactive individuals to join our Programme Integration team within Programme Advisory. Our growing team needs people with hands‑on experience working in a major project environment – whether you’re a champion of change, a connoisseur of consents or a perfect PM, we’d love to hear how you could help us deliver tangible results for our clients. Programme Integration is at the heart of the Programme Advisory Team. We work across the entire development lifecycle, providing a range of services including programme and portfolio set‑up and delivery, transition management, governance and assurance solutions, and consents, stakeholder and sponsorship management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of an integrated project team to ensure delivery of key client deliverables
• Designing and facilitating client workshops and presentations
• Managing client relationships
• Identifying and realising business development opportunities
• Leading or contributing towards the preparation of bid proposals or managing key bids
• Leading internal initiatives within the Programme Advisory team, such as developing programme integration products and methodologies
• Mentoring and/or managing members of the Programme Advisory team
• Line‑managing junior staff (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of the lifecycle of a consents process from pre‑ to post‑consent
• Good technical understanding of consents strategy via different consenting routes (DCO, TWAO, Hybrid Bill)
• Good technical understanding of discharging primary and secondary consents and post‑consent deliverables
• Experience of pre‑application and 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
• Experience working in, or familiarity with, a consulting environment (other consultancies or as an internal consultant) or 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
• Desire to learn about designing and facilitating client workshops
• Experience 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 or all of the following sectors: infrastructure, transportation, utilities, defence, natural resources and real estate

Skills

• Deep understanding of the planning and development of major projects
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Commitment to personal learning and development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Outcome‑focused
• Passionate and energetic

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employment 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.