Project Manager | Planning & Consenting (NSIP DCO DNS)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Baker Street Recruitment is working in partnership with an established project management consultancy that supports the development of major infrastructure projects across England Wales and Scotland. Due to continued growth in their NSIP portfolio they are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Planning Manager to lead the planning and consenting phase of nationally significant infrastructure projects through to Final Investment Decision (FID).

The projects include renewable energy generation (solar and wind) hydrogen and airports.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the planning and consenting process for complex infrastructure schemes acting as the interface between clients planning authorities technical consultants and stakeholders.

This role offers flexibility with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement alongside travel to key offices and project locations as required.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the planning and consenting process for NSIP schemes from early development through submission and decision
Leading and coordinating DCO (Development Consent Order) or DNS (Developments of National Significance) applications
Overseeing and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes
Managing consultant teams programmes and budgets during the consenting phase
Supporting clients through statutory consultation and stakeholder engagement
Providing strategic advice to ensure projects progress efficiently towards FID

Requirements

Essential Experience

Proven experience managing or supporting projects through a DCO or DNS application
Expert-level understanding of the NSIP planning regime
Direct involvement in EIA applications and coordination of technical inputs
Experience working on major infrastructure or large-scale development projects

Desirable Experience

Project management qualifications (e.g. APM PRINCE2 PMP) or demonstrable project management experience
Background in planning consultancy project management consultancy engineering or client-side infrastructure delivery

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile nationally significant infrastructure projects
Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid)
Exposure to a broad and diverse NSIP portfolio
Collaborative consultancy environment with long-term career development potential

Required Skills:

You are: A proven solar developer with hands-on experience delivering UK greenfield projects through to RTB. Commercially astute with strong knowledge of UK planning grid and land processes. Entrepreneurial and self-directed. Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of market entry and development strategy. Skilled in stakeholder management negotiation and navigating complex regulatory environments. Excited by the opportunity to shape a new market presence backed by committed long-term capital.

This is a remote position. Baker Street Recruitment is working in partnership with an established project management consultancy that supports the development of major infrastructure projects across England Wales and Scotland. Due to continued growth in their NSIP portfolio they are seeking an e...