Bechtel Corporation
Consultation Project Manager for DCO
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Consultation Project Manager for DCO
DCO Consultation Project Manager
Requisition ID: 296487
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: London
Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. These projects created jobs, grew economies, improved the world's infrastructure, providing access to essential energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
At Bechtel, we differentiate ourselves by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver exceptional outcomes. Aligned with our customers' objectives, we strive to create lasting, positive impacts. We serve the following markets:
- Infrastructure
- Nuclear, Security & Environmental
- Energy
- Mining & Metals
- Manufacturing and Technology
Our services range from initial planning and investment through startup and operations.
Central to our identity are our Vision, Values, and Commitments—Principles that guide our beliefs, define what customers can expect, and manifest in how we deliver.
Job Summary
The DCO Consultation Project Manager will support the Senior DCO Engagement & Consultation Manager in coordinating and executing statutory and non-statutory consultation for the Heathrow West Development Consent Order (DCO) pre-application process. This role is delivery-focused, tasked with executing consultation programs through management of third-party consultation consultants, coordination with multidisciplinary technical teams, and oversight of all consultation materials to meet planning legislation requirements.
Operating in a high-profile, highly scrutinized environment, this role ensures that consultation activities are well-planned, compliant, auditable, and seamlessly integrated with project development and DCO submission requirements.
Major Responsibilities
Consultation Program Delivery & Coordination
- Manage the consultation program across key stages, including non-statutory consultation, statutory consultation, and targeted engagement.
- Coordinate closely with the Engagement & Consultation team to ensure consistent messaging and integrated delivery.
Consultant Management & Delivery Oversight
- Manage third-party consultation consultants to deliver engagement activities, such as exhibitions, digital engagement, and communications materials.
- Serve as the primary interface between consultation delivery consultants and project teams.
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Technical Integration & Content Coordination
- Collaborate with engineering, design, environmental, planning, and land teams to gather and validate inputs for consultation outputs, ensuring technical accuracy.
- Facilitate technical specialist participation in consultation events, briefings, and public-facing activities.
- Ensure consultation content reflects the latest design development, assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Consultation Materials & DCO Compliance
- Oversee the production, review, and approval of all consultation materials.
- Maintain records evolving alongside scheme development for auditability and compliance.
Consultation Feedback, Tracking & Reporting
- Lead scope development and operations of a system for capturing, categorising, and tracking consultation feedback, including influence on scheme improvements.
- Oversee analysis and documentation of consultation responses.
- Provide regular updates on consultation progress, risks, and key challenges to project leadership.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, planning, public policy, social sciences, or a related field, paired with:
- 10+ years’ experience OR
- 14 years’ relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience delivering consultation under Planning Act 2008 or similar regulatory frameworks.
- Proven capability in managing complex consultation programs for major infrastructure or Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).
- Substantial experience with third-party consultants and multidisciplinary technical inputs.
- Experience producing consultation materials for Consultation Reports and DCO submission process.
Required Communication Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication capabilities.
Core Competencies & Preferred Knowledge
Core Competencies Required
- Strong focus on programme delivery and execution.
- Exceptional organisational and coordination abilities.
- Deep understanding of DCO consultation requirements and governance.
- Ability to integrate technical, communication, and stakeholder requirements.
- High attention to detail and commitment to auditability and compliance.
- Sound judgment in complex, high-profile environments.
- Collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
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Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- UK-based role with travel within Greater London and surrounding areas.
- Availability for support of evening and weekend consultation activities.
- Professional certification in IAP2 (International Association for Public Participation) preferred.
- Ability to deputise for the Senior DCO Engagement & Consultation Manager when necessary.
Total Rewards & Benefits
At Bechtel, we invest in our employees by offering robust benefits designed to nurture career growth, enhance our workplace culture, and give employees the time and support to thrive:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Programs for cultural enrichment and team development
- Personal recharge time initiatives
Learn more about Bechtel Total Rewards here.
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
We foster a global workforce as a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity amplifies our effectiveness as a trusted partner, innovative problem solvers, and leading destination for talent.
Our commitment is to create an inclusive culture where every colleague feels valued:
- Integral to a One-Team ethos
- Respected for what they contribute
- Supported in achieving goals
- Aligned with company values & purpose integration
- Treated equitably
Learn more about what drives the people behind our legacy here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel maintains equal opportunity employment without regard to:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity and expression
- Age
- National origin
- Disability
- Citizenship status (where applicable in law)
- Protected veteran status
- Genetic information
- Any other legally protected characteristic
Supporting Talent of All Abilities
At Bechtel, inclusive workplaces are created where everyone can advance their careers and achieve their full potential. If you'd like to discuss potential accommodations in applying for this position, please contact us:
Bechtel is a verified participant in the UK Disability Confident Scheme
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