Consents Lead

ABOUT ASSYSTEMAssystem is an international company with one mission: to accelerate the energy transition around the world.
Everyday, our 6,000 switchers located in 10 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy by designing and supervising major projects.
We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
Schofield Lothian have been providing specialised construction industry consultancy services since 1979, delivering sustainable performance improvements within five practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; Environment & Sustainability; and Contract Services.
Having an excellent reputation within the transport & infrastructure and property market sectors, they have developed relationships with a wide array of industry clients.
In an exciting development, Schofield Lothian & Assystem have allied with the intention of providing a comprehensive range of services and solutions across the industry. Schofield Lothian combining their focused knowledge and experience with Assystem's long history in the provision of design & project management, construction supervision and digital transformation services.

We are currently seeking a Consents Manager to join us on our work on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 Programme, a 10 year capital investment programme involved in managing the risk of flooding, adapting to the challenges of climate change and ensuring sustainable and resilient development in the floodplain.

Role Description

The Consents Lead is the first point of contact for all consent enquiries. The majority of projects across the programme require a level of regulator consent to carry out certain activities. The Consents Lead will ensure that any consents required are applied for and issued on time, while satisfying any requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain relationships with external regulators;
- Coordinate activities of the Consents Team;
- Understanding the stakeholder consents requirements on the programme;
- Deliver a timely and efficient consents process;
- Work internally with Project Managers and Senior Users to ensure consenting requirements are understood and appropriately reflected in programmes and budgets;
- Discharge of consent conditions as required;
- Manage the Consents Tracker and Conditions Tracker and produce statistics as required;
- Attend regular consents and other project meetings to discuss matters relevant to consents delivery and management.

PROFILE

Behavioural Qualities:
We place great emphasis on both written and verbal communication; those that flourish within our organisation are naturally inclined to engage with their colleagues & stakeholders alike and to be proactive in reaching out to others in overcoming hurdles.

In common with many places of work, the project seeks personnel that are professional, positive, open and honest. Additionally, the Consents Lead will need to exhibit the following behavioural traits:

- Ability to see things differently - prepared to question standard approaches in order to manage consenting risks and programme deadlines
- Support and develop - create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching and mentoring
- Decisiveness - makes day-to-day business choices that have commercial implications, knowing when to inform others or ask for support