What you'll be doing

The Consents Engineer will support the Delivery team, working closely with the SZC consent team, in the identification of the need for all Consents, the production of relevant supporting information and management of any conditions applied to approved Consents. They will develop & co-ordinate the supporting information and documentation for Consent submittals. Requirements of the role include
requesting, compiling, and providing feedback on the required technical documentation necessary for Pre-Application submission in conjunction with the SZC Consent team. They will liaise with the Consents team on requirements and provision of suitable information to support the Application. They will also liaise with other relevant technical teams to provide relevant information including supply chain. Liaison with Consent Granting Bodies/ regulators will be via the SZC Consents team to ensure single point of contact. In addition, the Consent Engineer will provide a reporting function to the Project Manager on the progress of Consents and associated risks. Prior to construction the Consents Engineer will check all necessary Consents are in
place for works, conditions applied to consents are being monitored and adhered to.

• Identify Consentable areas within a scope of works and provide support and guidance on the Consent needs to the wider team.
• Review upcoming works with SZC Consents Team and planners to ensure commencement dates are achievable.
• Develop a working understanding of the contract and technical requirements of various Consents including but not limited to Water, Ecology, Marine and Noise & Vibration. (Deferring to the SZC Consents team expertise for issue of consents advice and guidance to the wider project team and response to consent related queries.)
• Liaise with SZC Consent Team to track the progress of upcoming, ongoing, and completed Consents, tracking in line with the project programme.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on future Consents requirements so these can be incorporated into the programme utilising SZC Consent team durations
• Attendance to Early engagement, Pre-Application and Consent review meetings with the relevant Consent Granting Bodies (CGB) and Regulators, as co-ordinated by the SZC Consents team.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager from engagements with CBG’s
• Co-ordinate supporting technical documentation from supply chain, method led engineering and design for consent submissions
• Provide a “go-no go” assurance review on all necessary consents being in place before work on an activity commences
• Be fully aware of the programme requirements and assist in ensuring that all activities and decisions are prioritised based on the need to minimise risk.
• Maintain effective records of how consent conditions are being adhered to and collate evidence
• Actively manage own self-development - for example through participation in ICE/ CIOB activities or through ‘on-the job’ training opportunities.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills
• A strong communicator that can use a variety of methods when communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to chair meetings, creating a collaborative platform for attendees to contribute to.
• Takes ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
• Manages the production of tasks and monitoring progress.
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
• A willingness to learn and actively seek out information off their own accord.
• Good time management and organised.
• Very competent in data management using Microsoft Excel.

Health Safety & Environmental
• Has an appreciation for H&S hazards, risks and mitigation methods.
• Strong environmental awareness.
• Consent regulator awareness and desired experience with consent condition compliance

Quality
• Reads and understands drawings and schedules.
• Awareness and use of specification and other contract documents.
• Able to produce detailed documentation for consent applications.

Reporting
• Able to identify and report on risks/issues at a basic level

Commercial
• Knowledge of specification and contract documents
• Understands what constitutes additional works

Able to commit to a 42 hours per week role

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com