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We are seeking an experienced Consents & Utilities Lead to join our team on a major infrastructure project. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in securing highways consents, managing Section 278 agreements, and coordinating utilities installations. A background in utilities civil works within large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the application and management of highways consents, including Section 278, Section 56, Section 50, and other relevant agreements.
- Coordinate with local authorities, statutory undertakers, and stakeholders to secure approvals for roadworks, utilities crossings, and access points.
- Manage relationships with highways authorities and ensure compliance with permits, temporary traffic orders (TTROs), and road opening notices.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of utility diversions and installations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and technical requirements.
- Work closely with design and construction teams to integrate highways and utilities requirements into project planning.
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental and sustainability regulations, working closely with the Environment, Sustainability and Consents Manager to mitigate impacts.
- Support the coordination of Road Safety Audits and liaise with statutory undertakers regarding service connections and diversions.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks related to consents and utilities, and implement mitigation strategies as required.
- Provide technical support and advice on highways and utilities matters throughout project lifecycle.
- Proven experience in highways consents management, including Section 278, Section 56, and utility crossings approvals.
- Strong knowledge of highways regulations in both England and Scotland, and local authority procedures.
- Experience managing utilities installations and diversions, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations in infrastructure development.
- Ability to liaise effectively with local authorities, contractors, and utility providers.
- Strong project management skills, with experience coordinating consents and approvals within complex programmes.
- Knowledge of temporary traffic management and associated legal requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, highways, environmental management, or a related field.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
