Consents Manager

at  TotalEnergies

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A degree qualification in Planning, Environmental, or Geographical studies, as well as familiarity with the UK onshore renewables programme, are essential.
• Demonstrable experience in the renewables or other relevant infrastructure sectors.
• Deep knowledge and experience of onshore planning/consenting/TCPA, DNS, DCO activities relevant to onshore renewables farms.
• Ability to challenge the status quo, identify solutions, and influence stakeholders to enable successful implementation.
• Project management skillsets.
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• An organized approach to working, task prioritization, and time management.
• Ideally, established positive relationships with key stakeholders.
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• Coordinate Planning Applications: Lead the preparation, revision, and submission of planning applications for TCPA, DNS, and DCO projects, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Consents Strategy Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive consents strategy, addressing key activities, project interfaces, environmental commitments, consent conditions, risks, and mitigation options.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with the Project Development team, Technical team, consultants, and legal advisors to support and coordinate consenting activities, including stakeholder engagement and consultation during development and construction phases.
• Stakeholder Management: Proactively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and consultees.
• Community Engagement: Support the consenting process by coordinating consultants and attending community engagement events.
• Programme and Budget Input: Contribute to the consents programme, budget, and risk management in collaboration with the project development team and other stakeholders.
• Consultant Management: Oversee specialist consultants and advisors, including defining scopes of work, appointing contractors, and interpreting advice received.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks on documents to be issued to third parties.
• Notification and Coordination: Ensure relevant parties are informed about project consenting requirements for land activities, site visits, and surveys.
• H3SE Compliance: Demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding H3SE and implement H3SE rules and requirements within your area of responsibility.