Engagement Consultant — Hybrid Work & Community Impact

WSP Global Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking an Engagement Consultant to deliver stakeholder engagement, public consultation and communications for infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, create clear communications, organise engagement events and analyse feedback to support informed decisions. The role offers hybrid working, professional development and the chance to contribute to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in communications, engagement, consultation, public affairs or related field.
• Excellent written communication skills, ability to translate complex information into clear, plain-English content.
• Experience producing communication materials such as newsletters, websites, fact sheets, brochures or stakeholder updates.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable experience in communications, engagement or stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, engaging and accessible communications that help communities and stakeholders understand projects and potential impacts.
• Support the delivery of public consultations, stakeholder engagement programmes and community relations initiatives.
• Organising and coordinating engagement activities, including events, exhibitions, workshops, webinars and surveys.
• Analysing consultation feedback and stakeholder insights, identifying key themes and presenting findings through reports and recommendations.
• Developing engagement materials such as websites, virtual consultation platforms, brochures, fact sheets, posters, banners and public-facing maps.
• Providing communications and engagement support to projects across the UK and internationally.
• Working closely with project teams to ensure engagement activities are delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
• Contributing to the development of engagement strategies, plans and reporting.

Skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Communication materials

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Public consultations

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in communications/engagement/public affairs or related field

Job description

WSP UK is seeking an Engagement Consultant to deliver stakeholder engagement, public consultation and communications for infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, create clear communications, organise engagement events and analyse feedback to support informed decisions. The role offers hybrid working, professional development and the chance to contribute to high-profile projects.