Dco Development Director

Anglian Water

Peterborough, United Kingdom
Circa £150,000; bonus: up to 25%; benefits: double...
3d onsite
Proven senior leadership experience in major infrastructure programmes
Strong dco expertise including pre-application and examination phases
Deep understanding of planning, environmental, legal and regulatory frameworks
This role offers a critical leadership opportunity to shape the future of water by securing Development Consent Orders for multi-billion-pound reservoir projects

Job Summary

  • This role offers a critical leadership opportunity to shape the future of water by securing Development Consent Orders for multi-billion-pound reservoir projects.
  • The successful candidate will lead end-to-end DCO strategy, engaging at senior levels with regulators like the Planning Inspectorate and key statutory stakeholders.
  • Anglian Water provides a comprehensive benefits package including double-matched pension, private health care, life assurance at 8 times salary, and up to 25% bonus scheme.

Matching Summary

This role offers a critical leadership opportunity to shape the future of water by securing Development Consent Orders for multi-billion-pound reservoir projects.

Salary

Circa £150,000; Bonus: Up to 25%; Benefits: Double-matched pension, private health care, life assurance, car allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven senior leadership experience in major infrastructure programmes
  • Strong DCO expertise including pre-application and examination phases
  • Deep understanding of planning, environmental, legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement with government and regulators
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across supply chains

Nice-to-have

  • Track record influencing national infrastructure thinking
  • Ability to balance strategy with delivery under pressure
  • Gravitas and judgement for high-profile programme leadership
  • Vision for sustainable water resource project delivery

Key Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience delivering major infrastructure programmes
  • Proven track record leading NSIPs through consent stages
  • Expertise in UK planning and regulatory frameworks
  • Executive-level stakeholder management skills

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