Engagement Specialist: Communities & Public Consultation (Scotland)

WSP Global Inc.; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Engagement professional to join our UK-wide Engagement team of 60+ and help connect major projects with communities across water, health, energy and environmental sectors. You’ll contribute to public consultation and craft communications that explain complex ideas in plain language.

Working in Planning and Consents, you’ll be mentored by senior engagement specialists, support meetings and surveys, and help produce reports with clear data insights.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related field such as engagement, communications, planning or consultation.
• Membership of a relevant professional or trade body (or interest in working towards one).
• Exposure to road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Writing clear, accessible communications to help communities understand projects and potential impacts.
• Organising events, publishing communications, and supporting surveys to gather feedback.
• Summarising feedback and contributing to reports with data coding and analysis.
• Attending meetings with clients across the UK and internationally; minuting and tracking stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting project, location and Engagement teams to deliver high-quality communications and engagement activities.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong writing skills

Engagement or communications

Analytical skills

Digital and social media awareness

Print and production knowledge

Organisation and adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Degree (or equivalent)

Two years’ experience in related field

Job description

WSP is seeking an Engagement professional to join our UK-wide Engagement team of 60+ and help connect major projects with communities across water, health, energy and environmental sectors. You’ll contribute to public consultation and craft communications that explain complex ideas in plain language.

Working in Planning and Consents, you’ll be mentored by senior engagement specialists, support meetings and surveys, and help produce reports with clear data insights.