Engagement Director - Infrastructure & Stakeholders

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior leader for its Engagement and Consultation team to shape how major projects connect with communities. You will lead regional delivery across water, transport, energy and environmental sectors from our Manchester base, building strategic client relationships and guiding multi-disciplinary teams.

Reporting to the Service Line Director, you will own delivery, tender responses, resourcing and budgets, while embedding global best practice in communications

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading consultation and engagement on large infrastructure projects.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Membership in a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise project teams and clients on engagement and consultation strategies for complex infrastructure projects.
• Lead regional teams delivering engagement across major UK infrastructure projects.
• Take commercial and delivery responsibility for major projects, including tender responses and business development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Strategic communications

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior leader for its Engagement and Consultation team to shape how major projects connect with communities. You will lead regional delivery across water, transport, energy and environmental sectors from our Manchester base, building strategic client relationships and guiding multi-disciplinary teams.

Reporting to the Service Line Director, you will own delivery, tender responses, resourcing and budgets, while embedding global best practice in communications