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

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Up to £60,000 per annum

About the Role
As a Consents Officer at National Gas, you will provide expert consenting support across a wide portfolio of infrastructure projects. You will 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.

Key Responsibilities
- 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 such as ecology, landscape/visual, heritage, noise, and 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.

About National Gas
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy by transporting gas throughout Great Britain, repairing and maintaining gas pipelines, and managing meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We provide a secure energy network to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain industrial competitiveness.

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 is 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.

About You
You are a proactive and organised professional with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders. You are confident managing complex consenting processes and thrive in a dynamic infrastructure environment.

Qualifications
- Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits
- Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance.
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays with option to buy extra days.
- Generous double-match pension scheme (for every £1 you put in, we add £2, max company contribution 12%).
- Optional flexible benefit scheme including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance.
- Death in service benefit of 10x your basic salary.
- Financial protection for long term illness or injury.
- Excellent family friendly provisions including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling 24/7.
- Financial support for professional membership subscriptions relevant to your role.

Inclusive Recruitment
National Gas is disability confident and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.