Lands and Consents Coordinator

About the role

Be part of something world-changing. 
National Grid Ventures (NGV) is the competitive division of National Grid plc, operating outside of National Grid’s core regulated business in the UK and US. We operate and invest in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of a clean energy future.

Due to an increasing portfolio of emerging projects in NGV’s business, we are seeking to grow the Lands and Consents team (L&C) which operates across NGV’s diverse portfolio of low carbon and renewable energy projects. You’ll play a senior role in a team of creative and passionate people, with expertise in planning and consenting major infrastructure projects. 

As a Lands and Consents Coordinator, you’ll use your knowledge to facilitate delivery of the L&C project milestones to programme, scope and budget. Acting as part of a team of surveyors, planning and environmental professionals, you’ll coordinate the delivery of each L&C related workstream. This role provides the opportunity to blend specialist technical knowledge with a project management and leadership skillset.

This is an opportunity for you to apply your experience to deliver some of the most exciting and diverse low carbon energy projects in the industry, whilst further developing your technical, project management and people leadership skills.

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to either our London or Warwick office on a monthly basis. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key accountabilities

• Project manage L&C delivery on your allocated project, to time cost and quality.
• Collaborate with technical specialists within the L&C team to optimise delivery and ensure risks and issues are identified and mitigated/managed.
• Contract management of L&C appointed consultants and contract staff within your allocated project.
• Coordinate reporting and communication with the wider multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Play a role in the development of the L&C team – developing technical strategies and managing members of the team.
• Interface with management and Senior Leadership to demonstrate project delivery status and action plans. 

About you

• Proven track record of delivering consenting or surveying aspects of major energy infrastructure projects (TCPA or DCO); preferably subterrestrial cable infrastructure. 
• Current and comprehensive knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Planning Act 2008.
• Understanding of compulsory acquisition practices and land rights.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and consents or lands workstreams.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to programme, scope and budget.
• Experience in positively managing stakeholder relationships and contracts with consultants.
• Ability to lead and coach a team to allow them to meet their full potential. 
• Degree or equivalent in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or Surveying.
• Professional Membership of an accredited body such as; the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (MIEMA) or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £52,000 - £65,000 – dependent on capability. 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Ventures is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We’re helping to accelerate society’s drive towards net zero while maintaining security of supply today.

More information

This role closes on 9 January 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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