DCO Stakeholder Manager

netrunner; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Stakeholder Manager to oversee engagement in Capital Project Delivery. This role involves managing stakeholder programmes, conducting impact assessments, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with requirements. You will engage with various stakeholders, including local authorities and clients, and contribute to business development efforts. With a flexible working environment and numerous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact on sustainability initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Annual salary review

Performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Cycle2Work scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Discounts on gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as Environmental, EIA, Planning.
• Experienced with UK Infrastructure Projects and Impact Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement programmes on DCO infrastructure projects.
• Lead stakeholder interface with clients and provide consultation advice.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Report Writing

Environmental Impact Assessments

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of UK Planning Regimes

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

ERM, the world's largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is looking for a talented Stakeholder Manager in Capital Project Delivery. You’d sit at our Managing Consultant career level which is in between Senior and Principal Consultant. Hybrid working is available from any of our 16 UK offices, although you’ll be best connected with your team if based in Manchester, Bristol or London.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage programmes of stakeholder engagement on DCO infrastructure projects, including scope and budget.
• Help manage Impact Assessments (e.g. Environmental Impact Assessments, Community Impact Assessments, Socio-Economic Assessments, Health Impact Assessments).
• Work closely with the wider Capital Project Delivery team Project Managers, EIA managers and Planners to ensure alignment with consenting requirements.
• Lead stakeholder engagement interface with clients and provide advice around consultation activities.
• Report writing and production of materials to support engagement and consultation activities e.g. plans, consultation materials and summary reports.
• Undertake engagement with project stakeholders across local authorities, government, statutory and non-statutory bodies.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and technical marketing initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as Environmental, EIA, Planning, Sustainability, ESG.
• Experienced with UK Infrastructure Projects and Impact Assessments.
• Knowledge of UK planning regimes e.g. TCPA, solid DCO experience is essential.
• Experience working in a Consultancy environment.
• Strong project management experience and skills including scopes of work and budgets.
• Comfortable and confident engaging with all types of stakeholders, including clients and attending village hall meetings with communities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Research, analytical and inter-personal skills with diligent attention to detail.

Why Join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.