Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

STANTEC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Stakeholder Engagement Consultant to join their Manchester team. In this role, you will develop and implement engagement strategies for major infrastructure projects, liaising with local communities and authorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder engagement, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in infrastructure and planning.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement or public affairs.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored stakeholder engagement plans.
• Build relationships with local authorities, residents, and community groups.
• Manage public consultation events and produce feedback summaries.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Public Affairs

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

Digital Engagement Tools

Mapping Software

Job description

Are you passionate about engaging communities and navigating complex stakeholder environments? Do you want to play a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects?

Stantec is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Engagement Consultant to join our dynamic and collaborative team in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-career professional to make a real impact on nationally significant projects.

As a key part of our growing Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Team, you'll support the planning and delivery of crucial engagement strategies across diverse sectors, including water, energy, transport, and environmental infrastructure.

You'll work on projects similar to:

• The M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme, enhancing connectivity in the South East.
  
• The Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project, securing long-term water supplies.
  

Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will:

• Develop and implement tailored stakeholder engagement and consultation plans.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, residents, landowners, and community groups.
  
• Manage public consultation events (in-person and online), producing high-quality materials and feedback summaries.
  
• Provide strategic advice to clients on engagement risks, opportunities, and best practices.
  

About You

We're looking for a confident communicator who understands the value of inclusive, transparent, and meaningful engagement. You'll ideally bring:

• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation, communications, or public affairs.
  
• A background or keen interest in infrastructure, planning, energy, water, or local government.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information for various audiences.
  
• Proven experience managing stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality engagement under tight deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, such as the Gunning Principles, Planning Act 2008 (DCO process), or best practice in consultation.
  
• Experience with digital engagement tools or mapping software.
  
• An understanding of the political and community landscape in the North of England.
  

Why Stantec?

At Stantec, we do more than deliver projects — we create lasting impact. You'll be joining a team that:

• Supports nationally significant infrastructure and water projects across the UK.
  
• Offers flexible and agile working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
  
• Prioritises career development, with access to industry-leading training, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
  
• Fosters a welcoming and inclusive culture, built on collaboration, trust, and purpose.
  

Join us, and help deliver engagement that makes a real difference.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7524