Senior Hybrid Infrastructure Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Stantec Inc.; Audenshaw; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Private medical insurance

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior/Principal Consultant to lead stakeholder engagement across infrastructure projects, shaping strategies from development to delivery. You will mentor juniors, align engagement with regulatory and community expectations, and coordinate with planning, environmental, engineering and communications teams.

You’ll build trusted relationships with authorities, consultees and communities while delivering effective, transparent engagement programmes and high‑quality materials.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation, communications, public affairs or a related discipline.
• Experience working on infrastructure, planning, water, energy, transport or environmental projects.
• A strong track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering successful engagement programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for a range of audiences.
• Experience advising clients and project teams on stakeholder management, consultation strategy and best practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including consultation best practice, the Gunning Principles and the Planning Act 2008 ( DCO process).
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within programme timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement and consultation strategies across major infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, community groups, landowners and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic stakeholder management advice to clients, identifying risks, opportunities and engagement approaches that support project success.
• Plan and oversee public consultation programmes, including both face‑to‑face and digital engagement activities.
• Produce and review high‑quality consultation materials, reports, communications and stakeholder management documentation.
• Support project teams through planning, consenting and delivery phases, ensuring engagement activities align with programme objectives.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across planning, environmental, engineering and communications disciplines.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Consultation

Public affairs

Communication

Project management

Tools

GIS

Mapping software

Job description

Stantec seeks a Senior/Principal Consultant to lead stakeholder engagement across infrastructure projects, shaping strategies from development to delivery. You will mentor juniors, align engagement with regulatory and community expectations, and coordinate with planning, environmental, engineering and communications teams.

You’ll build trusted relationships with authorities, consultees and communities while delivering effective, transparent engagement programmes and high‑quality materials.