Community Engagement Specialist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engagement professional to join our UK-wide team, shaping how major projects connect with communities. You will contribute to public consultation and stakeholder engagement, producing clear communications and reports across water, health, energy and environmental sectors.

With mentorship from senior engagement specialists, you will develop your skills while supporting cross‑project collaboration and delivering thoughtful engagement that informs project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required, or ≥2 years in engagement, communications, planning or consultation.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (or willingness to work toward one).
• Experience with road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Helping communities and stakeholders understand projects through clear communications.
• Organising events, publishing communications, and running surveys to gather feedback.
• Presenting feedback to inform project development and preparing reports.
• Attending meetings, minuting notes and tracking stakeholder engagement for UK and international clients.

Skills

Team collaboration

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

WSP is seeking an Engagement professional to join our UK-wide team, shaping how major projects connect with communities. You will contribute to public consultation and stakeholder engagement, producing clear communications and reports across water, health, energy and environmental sectors.

With mentorship from senior engagement specialists, you will develop your skills while supporting cross‑project collaboration and delivering thoughtful engagement that informs project outcomes.