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Consents / DCO Manager (remote within UK, site visit on the east coast - 1-2 days a month in Warwick)GradeDRole SummaryDevelop, manage, and lead a team of Consent Officers, utilizing your expertise in planning, consenting, and project management to deliver high-quality economic consenting and environmental assessment services for NetZero Projects. Ensure that project consents are delivered economically, in accordance with current legislation, regulations, guidance, and internal best practices, while enhancing our reputation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the consenting process, collaborating with legal, land, engineering, and stakeholder management teams to secure consent and maintain compliance post-award.Provide technical consents strategy guidance and support, reporting directly to the Project Director, Senior Management team, and disciplinary leads. Manage the DCO, TCP(S)A, Pipelines Act process, and associated workstreams to obtain planning consents for projects.Lead, manage, and coordinate the environmental assessment process.Identify and communicate all consents risks to the project program, propose mitigations, and implement agreed mitigations effectively.Work with the External Affairs lead to develop, lead, and manage engagement strategies for strategic stakeholder relationships, acting as the key interface between external and internal teams.Serve as an expert witness at DCO hearings, public inquiries, etc., and coach and mentor other Cons...