Senior Consents Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project
The examination for the project is forecasted to take place from September 2025, subject to change.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Responsible for the overall management and coordination of all roles and activities related to the DCO examination phase of the project. This includes ensuring that all examination activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered effectively and on time. This is very much a 'hands on' role, the Project Management Office Lead will provide support for each of the accountabilities below but anticipation is that the DCO Examination Project Manager.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Overall management and coordination of all roles in the deadline submissions section.
• Act as the single point of contact for the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) during the examination.
• Coordinate appropriate examination training and briefing sessions.
• Maintain, track, and monitor the deadline workbook for all written questions, documents, responses to hearing actions, written representations, and further information.
• Ensure templates are populated for the Allocation and Review Team with questions and responses to Interested Party questions.
• Plan and schedule Review Team sessions for allocation of responses and timely review of drafts.
• Back check and review documents for any commitments or information for further deadlines.
• Work with the Document Controller on document numbering and naming.
• Ensure the Navigation Document is updated and submitted for each deadline.
• Ensure all submission documents are received and submitted to PINS on time.
• Monitor the PINS website.
• Create and update the draft Programme based on the Rule 6 and Rule 8 letters.
• Ensure all review, approval and submission dates for each deadline is communicated to the team
• Produce a short consistency manual for use by the team during the examination.
• Produce detailed covering letters for each deadline.
• Review Interested Party Deadline Submissions for necessary team responses
• Arrange and chair ART meetings.
• Update and communicate the ART Feedback Log.
• Ensure quality and consistency in documents submitted to PINS.
• Coordinate the production of single responses to written representations.
• Ensure team responses are coordinated using provided templates.

You'll Need To Have

• Experience of DCO Examinations Hearings and preferable past experience in the planning and delivery of these.
• Experience of dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of The Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010
• Skilled knowledge of all key Office 365 products i.e. MS Teams, MS Office, MS Excel and MS SharePoint
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Track record of developing working relationships quickly and effectively.
• Project Management Experience.
• Accomplished understanding and experience of the Planning Act 2008 and Infrastructure Planning Regulations.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent. (or equivalent)
• Up to 5 yrs experience (or equivalent) supporting the delivery of a Stakeholder & Communications services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.

You'll Also Have

• Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to Stakeholder & Communications Service.Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS Excel).
• Experience of working client side as well as consultancy. DesirableCreating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent. (or equivalent)

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.