💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Legal Project Manager, DCO

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DVF Recruitment
📍 london, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
london, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Project Manager (DCO) to join our Legal Project Management (LPM) team, working closely with our market‑leading Infrastructure Planning practice on complex Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). This role focuses on the end‑to‑end project management of the Development Consent Order (DCO) lifecycle, from pre‑application through examination and, where required, post‑examination activity. You’ll play a critical role in guiding clients and internal teams through the Planning Act2008 regime, ensuring delivery is structured, compliant and well‑governed throughout. Please note, this is a 12 month fixed‑term contract with potential to become permanent in the future.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the strategic planning and day‑to‑day coordination of DCO/NSIP matters, ensuring that timelines, examination deadlines, key activities and dependencies are accurately maintained and communicated.
  • Facilitate the delivery of al...