Communications Specialist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to manage communications for key business lines, focusing on the US and Canadian markets. This dynamic role involves creating compelling content across various channels, enhancing visibility for infrastructure projects, and collaborating with global teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact in the heavy civil and clean energy sectors. If you are passionate about storytelling and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career advancement programs

Robust benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural enhancement programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally with 3 years in journalism or similar.
• Strong writing and social media skills essential for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Produce external communications packages and manage press inquiries.
• Write engaging stories and support US project communication efforts.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Social media skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Viva Suite

Job description

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Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to manage all communications channels for two key business lines, with a special emphasis on the US and Canadian markets. Our Infrastructure business has a lot of exciting work across the heavy civil and renewables/clean energy sectors, and this role is crucial to help our people and projects tell their stories and increase their impact.

As part of a lean but highly engaged communications team, your role will offer lots of scope for exploration and professional development.

Major Responsibilities:

• Producing external communications packages, including press releases, blogs and social media content
• Managing local and regional press enquiries, and supporting press trips as required
• Writing compelling and engaging stories for our SharePoint site on a regular basis
• Supporting our US based project and business development teams on all communications events, including executive and external visits
• Developing strategies to enhance visibility and support win plans for our US infrastructure work
• Managing and establishing new local communications platforms in partnership with customers
• Partnering with the global Infrastructure Communications and Corporate Affairs teams to publish relevant and timely content for the wider business

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and social media skills
• Ideally, at least three years working in journalism/similar
• Experience of producing communications plans and content for multiple channels, and to deadline
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers
• A creative and dynamic approach to problem-solving
• Strong digital skills with experience making films for social media use
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications – particularly PowerPoint, Word and Viva Suite
• Good understanding and/or interest in infrastructure, with particular focus on the US and Canada

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.