Project Manager

Project Manager focuses on planning manager to lead the planning and consenting phase of nationally significant infrastructure projects through to final investment decision (fid).

What the role involves

• Planning Manager to lead the planning and consenting phase of nationally significant infrastructure projects through to Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Managing the planning and consenting process for NSIP schemes from early development through submission and decision.
• Leading and coordinating DCO (Development Consent Order) or DNS (Developments of National Significance) applications.
• Overseeing and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
• Managing consultant teams, programs, and budgets during the consenting phase.
• Supporting clients through statutory consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Skills and requirements

• Proven experience managing or supporting projects through a DCO or DNS application.
• Expert-level understanding of the NSIP planning regime.
• Direct involvement in EIA applications and coordination of technical inputs.
• Experience working on major infrastructure or large-scale development projects.

Confirmed role details

• This role offers flexibility, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, alongside travel to key offices and project locations as required.
• Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid).

Candidate fit

• Ownership, planning discipline, stakeholder communication, and practical delivery judgement.

Additional role context

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a broad and diverse NSIP portfolio.