JOB TITLE: Senior Consents Engineer
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: £500 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My Midlands based client is currently recruiting for a Senior Consents Engineer, to join them on HS2 for an initial 6 month contract. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company.

THE ROLE
* The Senior Consents Engineer will support the wider Sub Lot Delivery Team in the identification of the need for Temporary works Consents, the production of relevant supporting information and management of any conditions applied to approved Consents.
* They will develop the supporting information and documentation for a Temporary works Consent submittal requesting, compiling, and providing feedback on the required technical documentation necessary for Pre-Application submission in conjunction with the Core Consent team.
* They will liaise with the Consents core team on requirements and provision of suitable information to support the companies Application. They will also liaise with other relevant technical teams to provide relevant information.
* Liaison with Consent Granting Bodies will be via the core Consents team to ensure single point of contact. In addition, the Senior Consent Engineer will provide a reporting function to the Sublot Project Manager on the progress of Temporary works Consents and associated risks.
* Prior to construction the Senior Consents Engineer will check all necessary Consents are in place for temporary works, conditions applied to consents are being monitored and adhered to and compliance with all relevant Undertakings and Assurances
* Utilise information, technical reports, designs, BIM and GIS data to programme consents and ensure approval of works prior to commencement of activities.
* Review upcoming works with Core Consents Team and programmers to ensure commencement dates are achievable.
* Develop a working understanding of the contract and technical requirements of various Consents including but not limited to Highways, Noise, Water and Ecology - but defer to the Core Consents team expertise for issue of consents advice and guidance to the wider project team and response to consent related queries.
* Liaise with Core Consent Team to track the progress of upcoming, ongoing, and completed Consents in line with the project programme and provide reports on risks where appropriate.
* Liaise with the Core Consents Team, Temporary Works, Utilities, Drainage, Logistics and Traffic Management Teams to ensure they are aware of their associated Consents responsibilities for each elements of the project.
* Co-ordinate, alongside the Core Consents Team, the set-up of Early engagement, Pre-Application and Temporary works Consent review meetings with the relevant Consent Granting Bodies (CGB).
* Provide feedback to Sub Lot delivery team from engagements with CBG's (via the Core Delivery Team) and co-ordinate the required delivery dates for supporting technical documentation.
* Provide a "go-no go" assurance review on all necessary consents being in place before work on an activity commences
* Work with other sublots and the Core Consents team to ensure knowledge sharing and that lessons learned are cascaded through Delivery teams.
* Be fully aware of the critical path and assist in ensuring that all activities and decisions are prioritised based on the need to minimise risk.
* Maintain effective records of how consent conditions are being adhered to and provide evidence to the U&A Team to enable the discharge of relevant Undertakings and Assurances.
* Actively manage own self-development - for example through participation in ICE/ CIOB activities or through 'on-the job' training opportunities.

ABOUT YOU
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* A strong communicator that can use a variety of methods when communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Able to chair meetings, creating a collaborative platform for attendees to contribute to.
* Takes ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
* Manages the production of tasks, delegating and monitoring their progress.
* Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
* A willingness to learn and actively seek out information off their own accord.
* Good time management and organised.
* Very competent in data management using Microsoft Excel.
* Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card.
* Has an appreciation for H&S hazards, risks and mitigation methods.
* Strong environmental awareness.
* Reads and understands drawings and schedules.
* Awareness and use of specification and other contract documents.
* Able to produce detailed documentation for consent applications.
* Able to report on risks/issues through a variety of methods (Reports, Dashboards etc).
* Knowledge of specification and contract documents
* Understands what constitutes additional works.
* Understands and can raise early warnings.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:
* Professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, IHT)

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