Principal Community Engagement Consultant - UK Impact

WSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Planning and Consents team. You'll be part of an expanding UK-wide Engagement team of 60+ and help deliver engagement for major infrastructure projects across water, health, energy and environment sectors.

You will manage public consultation and engagement activities, produce clear communications, organize events and surveys, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering communications and stakeholder engagement on complex infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in a related field with relevant experience in communications, engagement, or advisory role.
• Sector experience in transport, utilities, water, environment, or energy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stakeholder engagement strategies for UK infrastructure projects.
• Write clear communications and manage design/print processes.
• Publish communications and run surveys to gather feedback from communities.
• Present feedback to help projects develop by identifying themes and issues.
• Support clients with activities such as virtual consultation rooms, posters, maps, and events.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engagement activities.
• Manage projects with timelines, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team player

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Degree in communications or related field

Job description

WSP UK is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Planning and Consents team. You'll be part of an expanding UK-wide Engagement team of 60+ and help deliver engagement for major infrastructure projects across water, health, energy and environment sectors.

You will manage public consultation and engagement activities, produce clear communications, organize events and surveys, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful outcomes for clients.