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