Lead DCO Major Projects Team

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Savills Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chartered Surveyor to lead and develop our Major Projects Team, focusing on delivering successful Development Consent Order (DCO) projects. This role involves building strong relationships with partners across the practice and ensuring the seamless execution of our DCO portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the delivery of DCO Land Programmes throughout their entire lifecycle, guaranteeing on-time, within-budget completion while meeting business and technical requirements.
  • Provide comprehensive land support for Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) processes.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert/Senior Advisor across the organization for all DCO matters.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Collaborate closely with other Savills teams, such as Land Referencing, to ensure successful DCO deliverables.
  • Report on and analyze the team's progress to the Infrastructure business Board.
  • Lead the development, review, and implementation of compliant Land Strategies for DCO projects.

Key Skills

  • Proven experience in managing and growing teams, including line management, recruitment, training, and implementing best practices.
  • A demonstrable track record of successfully developing and implementing land strategies for DCO projects.
  • Familiarity with essential IT systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Relevant professional qualifications (RICS, APM, etc.).
  • Ability to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary integrated delivery team.
  • A thorough understanding of DCO processes and legislative requirements.
  • A comprehensive grasp of the transition from pre-construction planning consent through to commencement on site, including the allocation and handover of consents and obligations.


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