Development and Statutory Process Support Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of direct reports to coordinate statutory consenting activities for large-scale capital investment projects.
• Ensure all statutory consenting requirements are identified and met through collaboration with Project, Land, Planning, Estates, and Legal teams.
• Provide leadership through planning and consenting processes, including public consultation and statutory engagement.
• Manage the monitoring of project milestones and intervene to resolve risks or delays impacting site access or statutory compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, local authorities, and regulators like OFGEM.
• Implement data management systems and audit trails to ensure documentation integrity for regulatory scrutiny and judicial review.
• Oversee project performance KPIs and reporting to meet the needs of various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a line manager, specifically managing large-scale infrastructure or customer projects.
• Experience working with statutory processes within a regulated industry.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within a programme management environment involving multiple projects and disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programmes, contracts, and statutory consent processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Pension scheme with company matching up to 10%.
• 36 days of annual leave plus holiday purchase options.
• Comprehensive healthcare options including Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Share schemes and life assurance (4x salary).
• Various discounts for shopping, leisure, and gym memberships.

About the Company

SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the Iberdrola Group, is a driving force behind the UK's energy transition. We are investing billions into transmission projects to build the backbone of a Net Zero future. As part of one of the world's largest integrated utility companies, we lead the transition toward sustainable energy through renewable energy, smart grids, and large-scale energy storage.