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Project Manager - DCO
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Project Manager - DCO process
An amazing opportunity to join the Planning and consents team supporting Anglian Water with the new reservoirs
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid working 1 day on-site, 1 day in London project office and 3 days from home)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 basic + Travel + Package (Flexible for the right person and experience)
Role Description:
This role is an exciting opportunity to be at the start of the process for the new reservoirs being developed and built for Anglian Water. Working for one of the key consultancies developing the DCO for the £billion schemes.
The Project Manager (DCO Process) will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering all aspects of the Development Consent Order application process for this major infrastructure project. The role involves managing timelines, stakeholders, documentation, and regulatory requirements to secure consent in line with the Planning Act 2008 and related legislation. Working across multiple stakeholders, both client side, JV partners and the internal leadership team.
Key areas of responsibilities include:
Project Leadership & Planning
Part of the team leading the end-to-end delivery of the DCO process from pre-application through to post-consent.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, guidance, and deadlines.
Stakeholder & Consultation Management
Coordinate statutory consultation and engagement with local authorities, government departments, statutory consultees, and community stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, external advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Documentation & Submission
Oversee the preparation, quality assurance, and submission of DCO application documents (including Environmental Statements, Consultation Reports, and Draft Development Consent Orders).
Ensure version control, document management, and audit trails are maintained.
Risk & Issue Management
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies within the DCO process and develop mitigation strategies.
Escalate critical risks to senior leadership and provide recommended solutions.
Financial & Commercial Management
Monitor budgets, procurement, and expenditure related to the DCO process.
Manage contracts with external consultants, legal advisors, and technical experts.
This position is working on a hybrid basis, working in the client's office 1 day a week, then 1 day a week in the JV project office and 3 days from home. You will have a minimum of 2 days a week working, as meetings may be required as the programme develops.
Required Experience
Formal qualification, Degree ideally linked to Project Management or Engineering
Experience working within a client or consultancy around the DCO process
Full driving licence
PLEASE NOTE
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on (phone number removed).
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