Consent Manager.

Our client is seeking a Consent Manager to lead consents management for a major rail infrastructure programme. This contract role will oversee the strategy, coordination and delivery of statutory and regulatory consents, ensuring permissions are secured promptly, compliance obligations are met and programme risks are effectively managed. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will embed consent requirements into design, procurement and construction activities while engaging with local authorities, statutory bodies, regulatory organisations and wider stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain an integrated Consents Strategy aligned with programme delivery milestones
• Lead planning and consent activities under the Railway Order process or equivalent statutory approval frameworks
• Manage an integrated Consents Schedule, ensuring conditions, commitments and obligations are accurately recorded and auditable
• Embed consent requirements into design development, environmental assessments and construction planning
• Support delivery teams and contractors with the discharge of planning conditions and compliance obligations
• Develop and manage Memoranda of Understanding with local authorities and statutory bodies
• Act as the primary interface with consenting authorities to facilitate approvals and resolve issues
• Maintain strong relationships with statutory consultees, regulatory bodies, property teams and land teams
• Develop and maintain a Consents Risk Register, providing regular reporting on consent status, risks and issues
• Manage external consultants, specialist advisers and consent-related inputs, supporting audits and governance activities

Job Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Planning, Environmental Management, Engineering, Law or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience delivering consents on major Irish infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Irish planning legislation, environmental assessment processes and regulatory requirements
• Experience working within the Railway Order framework or a similar statutory approval process
• Established understanding of, and relationships with, Irish local authorities, An Bord Pleanála or successor bodies, and other consenting organisations
• Experience managing commitments registers, consent conditions and compliance tracking systems
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a complex, multi-stakeholder programme environment
• Experience in rail or large-scale transport infrastructure is desirable
• Strong strategic thinking, organisational, risk management and problem-solving skills

Contract Opportunity

This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant rail infrastructure programme, providing strategic leadership across consents management, governance, compliance and stakeholder engagement. If you have strong experience in consents management and are ready to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure, apply now.