Town Planning and consents officer at United Infrastructure

Mold, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Town Planning, Environmental Consents, DCO Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Risk Management, Documentation, Reporting, Governance, Team Collaboration, Consultant Management, Planning Obligations, Environmental Assessments, Third-Party Approvals, Infrastructure Planning

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Job Description United Infrastructure is recruiting a Town Planning and Consents Officer to join our Major Projects team on a 2-year fixed term contract, supporting the development and delivery of a Carbon Capture Pipeline project in the North West of England. The project is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and is being progressed under the Development Consent Order (DCO) regime. This role will be dedicated to this single project and will play a critical part in managing town planning, environmental consents, and third-party approvals required for its successful delivery. You will work closely with internal project teams, external consultants, and statutory bodies to ensure all planning and consent requirements are secured, maintained, and complied with throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Town Planning & DCO Consents Management Support and, where appropriate, lead the management of town planning and environmental consents for the Carbon Capture Pipeline project. Coordinate and manage specialist consultant inputs related to planning, environmental assessments, and consent submissions. Support the preparation, submission, and ongoing management of the Development Consent Order (DCO) and associated approvals. Planning & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with relevant town planning legislation, environmental regulations, and DCO requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor consent conditions, planning obligations, and compliance milestones, ensuring these are embedded into project delivery. Stakeholder & Statutory Engagement Act as a key point of contact with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, landowners, and other third-party stakeholders. Support and lead engagement activities to facilitate effective planning outcomes and timely consent delivery. Documentation, Reporting & Governance Maintain accurate and auditable records of all planning consents, approvals, and correspondence. Prepare reports, briefings, and planning documentation to support project governance and decision-making. Project Integration & Coordination Work closely with project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate planning and consent requirements into the project programme and design. Identify and manage planning-related risks, dependencies, and constraints affecting project delivery. Team Collaboration & Leadership Provide planning and consent advice to the wider project team. Act as the lead for consents management and third-party engagement for the project, ensuring clear ownership and accountability. Qualifications Background in town planning, infrastructure planning, or major project consenting. Experience working on NSIPs, DCO projects, or large linear infrastructure schemes is highly desirable. Strong understanding of the UK planning system and environmental consenting processes. Confident engaging with statutory bodies and managing consultant teams. Organised, proactive, and comfortable working within a complex project environment. DBS Check Required: No Role Type: Fixed-term, Full-time

Responsibilities

The Town Planning and Consents Officer will manage town planning and environmental consents for a Carbon Capture Pipeline project, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This role involves coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to secure necessary approvals throughout the project lifecycle.