Strategic Engagement Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Consultant to join our growing UK Engagement team. You will deliver stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and communication programmes across a diverse project portfolio, helping clients communicate effectively and gather feedback.

Work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to engagement strategies, and support delivery of events, material development, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in communications, engagement, public affairs or related field.
• Strong written communication skills for clear, plain-English content.
• Experience producing newsletters, websites, fact sheets or stakeholder updates.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Demonstrable experience in communications, engagement or stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stakeholder engagement, public consultation and communication programmes.
• Support clients in communicating effectively and gathering feedback.
• Organise engagement activities including events, workshops and webinars.
• Analyse consultation feedback and present findings in reports and recommendations.
• Develop engagement materials such as websites, brochures and maps.
• Provide communications support across UK and international projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver activities on time and within budget.

Skills

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Written communication

Experience producing communications

Organisational skills

Collaborative / team player

Stakeholder engagement experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in communications/engagement/public affairs or related field

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Consultant to join our growing UK Engagement team. You will deliver stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and communication programmes across a diverse project portfolio, helping clients communicate effectively and gather feedback.

Work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to engagement strategies, and support delivery of events, material development, and reporting.