Principal Engagement Consultant

WSP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater Manchester seeks an enthusiastic individual for an Engagement role. You will manage public consultation and work collaboratively on infrastructure projects across the UK, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in relevant sectors. The firm offers flexible working conditions and comprehensive health support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in communication and engagement on infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.
• Background in road, rail, utilities, or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage public consultation and engagement activities.
• Draft and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project communications.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond…

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Your Role, What's Involved?

WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Engagement team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the country's largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors.

Within our Land, Infrastructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will manage public consultation and engagement activity and act as a trusted client advisor. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.

You will do this by:

• Delivering meaningful communication and engagement activity to help our clients deliver infrastructure projects around the UK by drafting and delivering effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how it may impact them by writing easy to understand communications and managing design and print processes
• Giving people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveys
• Presenting feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues and managing the reporting process
• Supporting clients based around the UK and internationally by providing communication and engagement advice and activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners and public facing maps as well as community engagement events
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective communication and engagement activity
• Managing projects ensuring that your timeline, budget and resources are delivering for your client.

Your Team

You will be joining a UK-wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Engagement Regional Team Lead, you will be a key member of the team managing existing projects and client relationships and helping to build new partnerships.

You will be based in one of our key offices where the office is designed to provide an exceptional working conditions and a collaborative environment. The office is centrally located within walking distance of public transport.

We offer flexible working with a number of team days in person mixed with working from home days.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have

Preferred qualifications / education:

• Demonstrated experience delivering communication and engagement activity on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• At least degree-qualified or equivalent
• Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.

Preferred competencies:

• Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
• Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication skills including writing of engagement strategies and reports.
• Well-ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
• Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.

Imagine a Better Future for You and a Better Future for Us All

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With Us, You Can. Apply Today.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What's in it for You?

Work-life Balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex Your Time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your Development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.