Client-side Consents Managers work within infrastructure organisations, utilities, developers and major estates. Their role focuses on securing the consents, permits and approvals required for development and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with planning, environmental and regulatory frameworks.
This position suits planners or environmental specialists with strong organisational skills, excellent stakeholder engagement capability and a detailed understanding of regulatory processes. Consents Managers often work across complex, multi-phase projects where timely approvals are critical to programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Managing consents, permits and approvals across development and infrastructure projects.
Coordinating planning applications, environmental permits and statutory submissions.
Working closely with planning, environmental, engineering and project delivery teams.
Engaging with regulators, statutory bodies, local authorities and stakeholders.
Preparing documentation including consents schedules, risk registers and compliance reports.
Ensuring projects meet legal, environmental and planning requirements.
Supporting Development Consent Order (DCO) processes where applicable.
Monitoring regulatory changes and advising on implications for project delivery.
Typical Employers
Infrastructure organisations
Utilities companies
Major estates and landowners
Property developers
Transport and energy bodies
Salary Range
Consents Manager salaries typically range from £55,000 to £85,000, depending on experience, sector and project complexity. Senior roles within national infrastructure programmes may exceed this range.