Consents Officer

Consents Officer

Paying up to £60,000

Warwick, Warrington, Nottingham- Hybrid (2/3 days a week) - UK wide travel

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As a Consents Officer, you will be responsible for providing expert consenting support across a wide portfolio of infrastructure projects. You’ll guide consenting strategies from early development through to application submission, coordinating environmental assessments and managing key stakeholder engagement throughout the process.

Your work will enable project teams to progress delivery smoothly, ensuring that all consents are obtained to programme, cost and specification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing siting and routing studies, consenting strategies and consent applications.
• Leading and coordinating environmental assessments and associated documentation.
• Managing Environmental Surveys, Appraisals and Impact Assessments (EIA) alongside specialist studies (e.g. ecology, landscape/visual, heritage, noise, transport).
• Working with and managing appointed consultants to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, including preparing consultation materials and participating in public consultations.
• Ensuring robust, high‑quality documentation is submitted to meet all regulatory requirements.

Key requirement & experience

• Degree or master’s in planning, environment or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with consenting regimes including TCPA and/or Planning Act.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure planning (desirable).
• Proven track record in managing project consents and EIA‑related activities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage external consultants effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence.

What we can offer

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
• Death in service 10x your basic salary
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.

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