Consents Manager

Screening Questions

• Can you provide examples of where you have successfully managed statutory or secondary consents for a construction project?
• Have you previously led or significantly contributed to environmental compliance or sustainability performance across multiple sites?
• Are you looking for a role where you can directly influence environmental outcomes on major projects and help shape sustainability best practice across an entire organisation?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing infrastructure project team as the Consents Manager. The role has been created to strengthen environmental leadership, support expanding project demands and ensure all statutory and secondary consents are delivered to the highest standard. You will be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to influence environmental performance across multiple sites, work closely with local authorities and stakeholders, and contribute to award‑winning sustainability outcomes.

Key benefits include professional development support, involvement in nationally significant projects and the opportunity to shape best practice across the business.

• Manage all environmental aspects of the project ensuring compliance with legal requirements and ISO standards.
• Work closely with project teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to meet environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Apply for and manage all secondary consents required for the project and maintain the consents register.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies.
• Assist the project in achieving CEEQUAL or other environmental award schemes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and external bodies.
• Develop communication tools including guidance, training materials, newsletters and alerts.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable design, materials and construction methods.
• Support procurement teams to drive continuous improvement against environmental objectives.
• Contribute to community engagement programmes where required.
• Facilitate internal and external environmental audits.
• Assist in developing environmental and sustainability KPI measurement and reporting.
• Communicate sustainability performance to site teams and senior management.
• Produce case studies and capture best practice.
• Support tender submissions and pre‑qualification documentation when required.
• Undertake any additional duties aligned with the role and business needs.

• Experience providing environmental support at advisor level across one or more project sites.
• Proven experience working with statutory bodies, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Experience delivering successful applications, schemes, planning condition discharges and permits.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues in construction.
• Working towards or holding IEMA membership or equivalent.
• Ability to support multiple sites and manage emergency situations.
• Good understanding of construction processes and willingness to collaborate with engineers to find environmental solutions.
• Flexibility to work occasional out of hours when required.

• Degree level qualification in an environmental or sustainability discipline.
• Experience contributing to CEEQUAL or similar sustainability award schemes.
• Experience developing training materials or sustainability communications.
• Experience supporting tender submissions or business development activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community liaison experience.

You will work across multiple project sites within a dynamic construction environment. The role requires flexibility, strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners and local communities. Occasional out of hours work may be required to support project needs.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.