At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
As a Senior Consents Officer you will:
Obtain relevant specialist technical consents and provide technical advice and support to clients in a timely manner
Provide professional advice on law and statute within the context of the project and legislation
Manage communication activities with clients, contractors, landowners, farmers, occupiers and other stakeholders in support of client objectives
Draft and issue consent orders, advising on the technicality of the consent
Manage the consenting process, in line with other project deliverables
Coordinate access to private land
Obtain agreements, evidencing condition of land before entry
Advise and agree reinstatement of land and deal with agricultural loss claims
Manage teams of consenting officers, aiding their training and development through imparting own knowledge
Proactively engage with statutory authorities, clients, contractors, and affected parties, showing a high level of technical knowledge and diplomacy to meet objectives
Lead on collaborative working with project teams, often operating from the project / site
Ensure relevant stakeholders are kept updated and report on requirements ensuring KPI’s are met across clients and internal teams
Ensure good record keeping in the team to monitor and review progress to provide regular client updates and ensure accurate billing
Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies
Support and provide constructive line management to own direct reports, engaging in regular progress reviews and feedback meetings to delegate tasks effectively
Maintain and improve own knowledge and skills through company run training
The successful candidate will:
Have a full UK driving licence
Have strong knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs
Understand and demonstrate what excellent customer service looks like
Be commercially focused and keen to use innovation and technology to deliver efficiencies
Possess a willingness to challenge the norm
Have excellent communication skills
Be self-motivated and organised
Benefits:
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
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Dalcour Maclaren are key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero. Their land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by clients to deliver key projects.