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Principal Consultant – Post Consent Compliance Manager
ERMPrincipal Consultant managing post-consent environmental compliance for ERM, a global sustainability advisory firm. Leading consent strategies, regulatory submissions, audits, and stakeholder coordination across UK infrastructure projects.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental consent management and compliance within the UK infrastructure sector, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, regulatory adherence, and project delivery. Capable of developing strategies for consent management and leading compliance audits while mentoring junior team members.
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Environmental Consent ManagementPost-Consent ComplianceStakeholder ManagementEnvironmental Impact AssessmentRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Environmental ManagementEnvironmental PlanningGeographyEcologyEngineeringLawCompliance ReportingConsent SubmissionsProject ManagementAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
IEMARTPICIWEMCEnv
Industry Keywords
UK Infrastructure SectorDevelopment Consent OrdersTown and Country Planning ActElectricity Act Section 36 ConsentsEnvironmental PermittingMitigation CommitmentsRenewable EnergyHydrogenSolarWind
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Environmental Consents Manager and Post-Consent Compliance Manager roles on major infrastructure projects from consent through construction
- Develop and implement consent management and compliance strategies
- Establish and maintain consents, commitments, and obligations registers
- Oversee consent compliance processes and ensure environmental commitments are fulfilled
- Coordinate applications for discharge of requirements, planning conditions, and other consent obligations
- Act as the primary contact for consent and compliance queries
- Liaise with regulators and statutory consultees
- Support and lead environmental compliance audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
- Prepare reports on compliance status, emerging risks, and consent-related matters
- Collaborate with engineering, environmental, planning, legal, and construction teams
- Support business development through proposals, client engagement, presentations, and thought leadership
- Mentor and develop junior team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in environmental consent management, post-consent compliance, or environmental project delivery within the UK infrastructure sector
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Geography, Ecology, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline
- Proven experience supporting or leading discharge of consent requirements, planning conditions, and environmental commitments on major infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of UK planning and consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders, Town and Country Planning Act, Electricity Act Section 36 Consents, and environmental permitting and licensing requirements
- Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental legislation, and implementation of mitigation and monitoring commitments during construction
- Stakeholder management experience with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Experience preparing compliance reports, consent submissions, and regulatory correspondence
- Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Desirable: experience managing environmental compliance during construction phases
- Desirable: experience in transmission and distribution, renewable energy, hydrogen, solar, or wind
- Desirable: professional membership of IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, CEnv, or equivalent
- Desirable: line management or mentoring experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunities and an inclusive workplace
- Selection-process accommodations for candidates with disabilities or who are neurodivergent
- Tools, support, and workplace adjustments to help employees succeed
- Ongoing development across technical, business, and personal growth areas
- Opportunities to work on career-defining sustainability projects